Why Developing a Local Prospectus Will Help Match Investment to Your Community’s Vision

What to keep in mind when it comes to creating a fund and what is required for transactions and operations of businesses in Opportunity Zones.

With a booming cannabis industry, Opportunity Zones can offer strategic benefits for cannabis entrepreneurs.

President Trump has names NFL star and former Texas state legislator Turner to head up his new council which will coordinate federal agencies' efforts to support the OZ program.

What are the differences between direct and indirect investments when it comes to the amount, timeframe, proposed regulations and investment strategies.

How real estate developers and investors can use impact investing to make a change and leave a legacy.

With the introduction of Opportunity Zones, taxpayers have more options to better protect their capital and reinvest into the economy.

A triple bottom line Opportunity Fund investment strategy builds on the double bottom line metrics but invests in businesses and projects that have a positive social impact on the community.

Even though all states have Opportunity Zones, the program allows each state to choose to adapt to its federal provisions. Currently, 31 states and the District of Columbia conform to the federal program, which means participants have many issues to consider to optimize their investments.

If you are an investor, developer, fund or another industry participant, it is crucial that you understand the clarifications and practical impacts of the proposed opportunity zone regulations.

Learn how investors can minimize potential mistakes by considering compliance reporting, designation maintenance, fund agreements, sponsor pedigree, investment strategy, exit considerations and risk tolerance.

Learn facts from rumors when it comes to Qualified Opportunity Funds, tax benefits, deployment of investments, qualifying requirements and timeframes of investments.

The Jan. 25 expo at the JW Marriott L.A. Live hotel was headlined by three keynote speakers: California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt and former Congressman Keith Rothfus of Pennsylvania.

Pittsburgh-based real estate investment firm Alpha Capital Partners has partnered with Chicago developers Brierhill Left Development to snap up an empty parcel in North Nashville for $4.5 million, as part of its first foray into Opportunity Zone fundraising.

Paperbox Lofts has become the state of Utah’s first development in a qualified opportunity zone. Utah-based ClearWater Homes and commercial real estate development firm PEG Development broke ground on the two-acre mixed-use development.