Articles
How Community Development Financial Institutions Can participate in the Opportunity Zone program
CDFI funds and QOFs can play an important role of increasing capital in underserved and lower income communities by partnering together.
Top 25 OZ Influencers 2020
Opportunity Zone Magazine is proud to recognize the industry's leading and most influential Opportunity Zone professionals in five categories: attorneys, fund managers/developers, tax specialists, policy influencers and professionals in specialized fields. Candidates were evaluated based on their vision, influence and industry experience.
Why Numbers Show Opportunity in Opportunity Zones
OZ attributes include strong employment options, high quality infrastructure, growing rent and income levels, local amenities, and a higher rate of young people to make OZs attractive investment areas.
EB-5 and Opportunity Zone Offerings - A Synergistic Approach
A comparison of the many similarities of the EB-5 and OZ programs and how it could be beneficial to participate in both at the same time.
Opportunity Zones and Economic Impact: A Practical Fund Approach
The OZ program is built to enable sustainable and positive economic impact, and the approach to doing so is practical. Here are the tools.
How to Achieve Symmetry with Opportunity Zone Funds and Private Equity Funds
With a vast amount of capital available, PE funds are exploring OZs despite challenges with risks, fixed holding periods and deal structures.
State Tax Conformity with Opportunity Zones
Some states conform to federal OZ rules, while some do not and others offer state-level benefits beyond federal conformity.
Why and how we strategically should measure social impact in OZs
Impact Measurement standards are essential for fulfilling the initiative’s promise to empower U.S. communities that have long been left behind.
Puerto Rico’s rare position in the OZ space
After decades of decreasing economic activity, Puerto Rico is an attractive jurisdiction for OZ investment today, offering special incentives and favorable tax rates for investors in its 800 designated OZs.
Treasury Responds to the Covid-19 Crisis by Offering Relief for the OZ Industry
Treasury this month released new guidelines to help OZ investors and funds by extending deadlines and amending requirements.
How Do I Start My Own QOF?
What to consider when launching personal and syndicated Qualified Opportunity Funds and how to stay in compliance once you are in business.
Scaling Opportunity Zone Investments
How cities can position themselves to attract OZ capital by developing multifaceted strategies.
The Securities Laws Landscape for OZ Funds and their Managers
How to make sure that fund managers comply with security laws and don’t become an unintentional investment adviser.
Potential Issues with OZ Compliance for Real Estate Focused Opportunity Funds
What are the various asset classes that real estate focused QOFs are investing in?
