Opportunity Zone NewsHour https://opportunityzones.com/podcast/ en © 2023-2026 OZ Insiders OZ NewsHour covers the key stories happening right now in the world of Opportunity Zones. OZ Insiders hosts Andy Hagans and Jimmy Atkinson discuss the powerful trends that investors, fund managers, real estate developers, and industry professionals need to know. If it's a must-know development in the Opportunity Zone world, we cover it here. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e3bfe3e4-88c5-11ee-9b3d-530d82ec0ab1/image/87325aef055e328e659c4ec7c7b49c56.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Opportunity Zone NewsHour https://opportunityzones.com/podcast/ no episodic The world's leading news program covering Opportunity Zones. OZ Insiders OZ NewsHour covers the key stories happening right now in the world of Opportunity Zones. OZ Insiders hosts Andy Hagans and Jimmy Atkinson discuss the powerful trends that investors, fund managers, real estate developers, and industry professionals need to know. If it's a must-know development in the Opportunity Zone world, we cover it here. OZ NewsHour covers the key stories happening right now in the world of Opportunity Zones. OZ Insiders hosts Andy Hagans and Jimmy Atkinson discuss the powerful trends that investors, fund managers, real estate developers, and industry professionals need to know. If it's a must-know development in the Opportunity Zone world, we cover it here.

]]> OZ Insiders team@ozinsiders.com House Flushes Warren's BTR Poison Pill: Big Win For OZs https://opportunityzones.com/2026/05/oznh-may-2026/ The U.S. House just passed an amended version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, and it removed the one provision that had Opportunity Zone investors on edge: a 7-year forced-sale requirement for build-to-rent (BTR) housing that would have collided head-on with the OZ 10-year hold. In this episode of OZ NewsHour, we break down what happened, why it matters for OZ fund sponsors and investors, and what comes next as the bill heads back to the Senate. We also look ahead to how states are gearing up for the OZ 2.0 nomination window, share an update on Jimmy's forthcoming book, and take your questions live. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2026/05/oznh-may-2026/ Thu, 28 May 2026 21:20:00 -0000 House Flushes Warren's BTR Poison Pill: Big Win For OZs full 2026 5 OZ Insiders OZ NewsHour - May 2026 The U.S. House just passed an amended version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, and it removed the one provision that had Opportunity Zone investors on edge: a 7-year forced-sale requirement for build-to-rent (BTR) housing that would have collided head-on with the OZ 10-year hold. In this episode of OZ NewsHour, we break down what happened, why it matters for OZ fund sponsors and investors, and what comes next as the bill heads back to the Senate. We also look ahead to how states are gearing up for the OZ 2.0 nomination window, share an update on Jimmy's forthcoming book, and take your questions live. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2026/05/oznh-may-2026/ The U.S. House just passed an amended version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, and it removed the one provision that had Opportunity Zone investors on edge: a 7-year forced-sale requirement for build-to-rent (BTR) housing that would have collided head-on with the OZ 10-year hold. In this episode of OZ NewsHour, we break down what happened, why it matters for OZ fund sponsors and investors, and what comes next as the bill heads back to the Senate. We also look ahead to how states are gearing up for the OZ 2.0 nomination window, share an update on Jimmy's forthcoming book, and take your questions live. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2026/05/oznh-may-2026/

]]> 2764 no 2027 Opportunity Zone Eligible Tracts? https://opportunityzones.com/2026/04/oznh-apr-2026/ The IRS has published the list of census tracts eligible for nomination as 2027 Qualified Opportunity Zones... and the clock is now ticking for states to act. On this LIVE episode of OZ NewsHour, Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down what this IRS release means, which tracts made the list, and what happens next in the OZ 2.0 designation process. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2026/04/oznh-apr-2026/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:16:00 -0000 2027 Opportunity Zone Eligible Tracts? full 2026 4 OZ Insiders OZ NewsHour - April 2026 The IRS has published the list of census tracts eligible for nomination as 2027 Qualified Opportunity Zones... and the clock is now ticking for states to act. On this LIVE episode of OZ NewsHour, Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down what this IRS release means, which tracts made the list, and what happens next in the OZ 2.0 designation process. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2026/04/oznh-apr-2026/ The IRS has published the list of census tracts eligible for nomination as 2027 Qualified Opportunity Zones... and the clock is now ticking for states to act. On this LIVE episode of OZ NewsHour, Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down what this IRS release means, which tracts made the list, and what happens next in the OZ 2.0 designation process. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2026/04/oznh-apr-2026/

]]> 1871 no The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act https://opportunityzones.com/2026/03/oznh-mar-2026/ The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has advanced in the Senate with 89 yes votes — and it explicitly touches Opportunity Zones. Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down what's in the bill, what it means for OZ investors, and why its restrictions on institutional ownership of single family homes could have significant unintended consequences for the nation's housing supply. Plus, an update on the Wyoming Reserve, a live demo of the new free OZ tax benefits calculator at OpportunityZones.com, upcoming OZ Insiders events, and picks of the month. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2026/03/oznh-mar-2026/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:31:00 -0000 The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act full 2026 3 OZ Insiders OZ NewsHour - March 2026 The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has advanced in the Senate with 89 yes votes — and it explicitly touches Opportunity Zones. Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down what's in the bill, what it means for OZ investors, and why its restrictions on institutional ownership of single family homes could have significant unintended consequences for the nation's housing supply. Plus, an update on the Wyoming Reserve, a live demo of the new free OZ tax benefits calculator at OpportunityZones.com, upcoming OZ Insiders events, and picks of the month. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2026/03/oznh-mar-2026/ The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has advanced in the Senate with 89 yes votes — and it explicitly touches Opportunity Zones. Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down what's in the bill, what it means for OZ investors, and why its restrictions on institutional ownership of single family homes could have significant unintended consequences for the nation's housing supply. Plus, an update on the Wyoming Reserve, a live demo of the new free OZ tax benefits calculator at OpportunityZones.com, upcoming OZ Insiders events, and picks of the month. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2026/03/oznh-mar-2026/

]]> 2389 no LIVE OZ NewsHour - February 2026 https://opportunityzones.com/2026/02/oznh-feb-2026/⁠ A new AI tool built specifically for Opportunity Zones is here — and it may change how investors, fund managers, and advisors navigate the transition from OZ 1.0 to OZ 2.0. In this month’s episode of OZ NewsHour, Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans unveil OzBot, a purpose-built chatbot trained on the actual statute, regulations, and proprietary analysis behind the program — and they put it to the test live. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2026/02/oznh-feb-2026/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:35:00 -0000 LIVE OZ NewsHour - February 2026 full 2026 2 OZ Insiders A new AI tool built specifically for Opportunity Zones is here — and it may change how investors, fund managers, and advisors navigate the transition from OZ 1.0 to OZ 2.0. In this month’s episode of OZ NewsHour, Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans unveil OzBot, a purpose-built chatbot trained on the actual statute, regulations, and proprietary analysis behind the program — and they put it to the test live. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2026/02/oznh-feb-2026/ A new AI tool built specifically for Opportunity Zones is here — and it may change how investors, fund managers, and advisors navigate the transition from OZ 1.0 to OZ 2.0. In this month’s episode of OZ NewsHour, Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans unveil OzBot, a purpose-built chatbot trained on the actual statute, regulations, and proprietary analysis behind the program — and they put it to the test live. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2026/02/oznh-feb-2026/

]]> 2967 no OZ 2.0 Tract Eligibility Data Coming Soon https://opportunityzones.com/2026/01/oznh-jan-2026/ New U.S. Census Bureau data that will determine OZ 2.0 eligibility is scheduled to be released on Thursday, January 29, 2026. But with a potential government shutdown looming, questions remain about whether Treasury’s official list of eligible census tracts could be delayed. On this month’s episode of OZ NewsHour, Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down what the data release means for OZ 2.0. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2026/01/oznh-jan-2026/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:53:00 -0000 OZ 2.0 Tract Eligibility Data Coming Soon full 2026 1 OZ Insiders OZ NewsHour - January 2026 New U.S. Census Bureau data that will determine OZ 2.0 eligibility is scheduled to be released on Thursday, January 29, 2026. But with a potential government shutdown looming, questions remain about whether Treasury’s official list of eligible census tracts could be delayed. On this month’s episode of OZ NewsHour, Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down what the data release means for OZ 2.0. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2026/01/oznh-jan-2026/ New U.S. Census Bureau data that will determine OZ 2.0 eligibility is scheduled to be released on Thursday, January 29, 2026. But with a potential government shutdown looming, questions remain about whether Treasury’s official list of eligible census tracts could be delayed. On this month’s episode of OZ NewsHour, Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down what the data release means for OZ 2.0. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2026/01/oznh-jan-2026/

]]> 2518 no 2025 Opportunity Zones Survey Results https://opportunityzones.com/2025/12/oznh-dec-2025/ New survey data indicates a likely surge in Opportunity Zone investing in 2027. What else is coming down the pike? Plus, the long-awaited 2025 OZ Holiday Gift Guide! On this month's episode of OZ NewsHour, Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down the latest news and trends shaping the OZ landscape — including a thorough review of the Annual Opportunity Zones Survey Report for 2025. Show notes & episode summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/12/oznh-dec-2025/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:17:00 -0000 2025 Opportunity Zones Survey Results full 2025 12 OZ Insiders Plus, our OZ Holiday Gift Guide! New survey data indicates a likely surge in Opportunity Zone investing in 2027. What else is coming down the pike? Plus, the long-awaited 2025 OZ Holiday Gift Guide! On this month's episode of OZ NewsHour, Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down the latest news and trends shaping the OZ landscape — including a thorough review of the Annual Opportunity Zones Survey Report for 2025. Show notes & episode summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/12/oznh-dec-2025/ New survey data indicates a likely surge in Opportunity Zone investing in 2027. What else is coming down the pike? Plus, the long-awaited 2025 OZ Holiday Gift Guide! On this month's episode of OZ NewsHour, Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down the latest news and trends shaping the OZ landscape — including a thorough review of the Annual Opportunity Zones Survey Report for 2025. Show notes & episode summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/12/oznh-dec-2025/

]]> 2349 no The Best OZ 2.0 Resources https://opportunityzones.com/2025/11/oznh-nov-2025/ A new era of Opportunity Zone development is on the horizon. Plus, OZ Insiders is hosting a private networking dinner in Las Vegas next month, and you're invited! On this month's episode of OZ NewsHour, Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down the latest news and trends shaping the OZ landscape — including Andy's top five OZ 2.0 resources. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/11/oznh-nov-2025/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:14:00 -0000 The Best OZ 2.0 Resources full 2025 11 OZ Insiders OZ NewsHour - November 2025 A new era of Opportunity Zone development is on the horizon. Plus, OZ Insiders is hosting a private networking dinner in Las Vegas next month, and you're invited! On this month's episode of OZ NewsHour, Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down the latest news and trends shaping the OZ landscape — including Andy's top five OZ 2.0 resources. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/11/oznh-nov-2025/ A new era of Opportunity Zone development is on the horizon. Plus, OZ Insiders is hosting a private networking dinner in Las Vegas next month, and you're invited! On this month's episode of OZ NewsHour, Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down the latest news and trends shaping the OZ landscape — including Andy's top five OZ 2.0 resources. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/11/oznh-nov-2025/

]]> 2869 no OZ Insiders Hits A Major Milestone https://opportunityzones.com/2025/10/oznh-oct-2025/ Fueled by the momentum of Opportunity Zones 2.0, the OZ industry is surging into the final months of 2025 with record participation, a new rural map, and a wave of upcoming events. Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down the latest news and trends shaping the OZ landscape — including a major milestone for OZ Insiders, the updated Opportunity Zone Map featuring new rural designations, and the fast-approaching Novogradac OZ Summit and OZ Pitch Day. Show notes & summary: ⁠https://opportunityzones.com/2025/10/oznh-oct-2025/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:22:00 -0000 OZ Insiders Hits A Major Milestone full 2025 10 OZ Insiders OZ NewsHour - October 2025 Fueled by the momentum of Opportunity Zones 2.0, the OZ industry is surging into the final months of 2025 with record participation, a new rural map, and a wave of upcoming events. Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down the latest news and trends shaping the OZ landscape — including a major milestone for OZ Insiders, the updated Opportunity Zone Map featuring new rural designations, and the fast-approaching Novogradac OZ Summit and OZ Pitch Day. Show notes & summary: ⁠https://opportunityzones.com/2025/10/oznh-oct-2025/ Fueled by the momentum of Opportunity Zones 2.0, the OZ industry is surging into the final months of 2025 with record participation, a new rural map, and a wave of upcoming events. Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down the latest news and trends shaping the OZ landscape — including a major milestone for OZ Insiders, the updated Opportunity Zone Map featuring new rural designations, and the fast-approaching Novogradac OZ Summit and OZ Pitch Day. Show notes & summary: ⁠https://opportunityzones.com/2025/10/oznh-oct-2025/

]]> 2316 no A Perfect Storm For Opportunity Zones? https://opportunityzones.com/2025/09/oznh-sep-2025/ With many major asset classes at or near all-time highs, is a perfect storm brewing for Opportunity Zone investing? Plus, a recap of recent Opportunity Zone events, and a preview of upcoming events. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/09/oznh-sep-2025/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:12:00 -0000 A Perfect Storm For Opportunity Zones? full 2025 9 OZ Insiders OZ NewsHour - Sep 2025 With many major asset classes at or near all-time highs, is a perfect storm brewing for Opportunity Zone investing? Plus, a recap of recent Opportunity Zone events, and a preview of upcoming events. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/09/oznh-sep-2025/ With many major asset classes at or near all-time highs, is a perfect storm brewing for Opportunity Zone investing? Plus, a recap of recent Opportunity Zone events, and a preview of upcoming events. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/09/oznh-sep-2025/

]]> 2490 no Which Opportunity Zones Are Active In 2027? https://opportunityzones.com/2025/08/oznh-aug-2025/ New Opportunity Zones will go into effect on January 1, 2027. But there will be a two-year overlap with existing OZ 1.0 zones. What options do OZ investors have beginning in 2027? Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/08/oznh-aug-2025/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 23:51:00 -0000 Which Opportunity Zones Are Active In 2027? full 2025 8 OZ Insiders OZ 2.0 Update New Opportunity Zones will go into effect on January 1, 2027. But there will be a two-year overlap with existing OZ 1.0 zones. What options do OZ investors have beginning in 2027? Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/08/oznh-aug-2025/ New Opportunity Zones will go into effect on January 1, 2027. But there will be a two-year overlap with existing OZ 1.0 zones. What options do OZ investors have beginning in 2027? Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/08/oznh-aug-2025/

]]> 2443 no Will The Senate Make Opportunity Zones Permanent? https://opportunityzones.com/2025/06/oznh-jun-2025/ The U.S. Senate has released draft legislation that could make Opportunity Zones a permanent part of the tax code. In this special OZ NewsHour edition of the podcast, Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down what’s in the Senate’s proposal, how it compares to the House version, and what it could mean for investors, fund managers, and the future of OZ policy. Show notes and summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/06/oznh-jun-2025/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 22:10:00 -0000 Will The Senate Make Opportunity Zones Permanent? full 2025 6 OZ Insiders The latest on tax legislation. The U.S. Senate has released draft legislation that could make Opportunity Zones a permanent part of the tax code. In this special OZ NewsHour edition of the podcast, Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down what’s in the Senate’s proposal, how it compares to the House version, and what it could mean for investors, fund managers, and the future of OZ policy. Show notes and summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/06/oznh-jun-2025/ The U.S. Senate has released draft legislation that could make Opportunity Zones a permanent part of the tax code. In this special OZ NewsHour edition of the podcast, Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down what’s in the Senate’s proposal, how it compares to the House version, and what it could mean for investors, fund managers, and the future of OZ policy. Show notes and summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/06/oznh-jun-2025/

]]> 2461 no OZ 2.0 Bill Heads To The Senate https://opportunityzones.com/2025/05/oznh-may-2025/ The House has passed their OZ 2.0 bill as part of budget reconciliation. The bill now heads to the Senate. How should the Senate address OZ 2.0 and what are the next steps for doing so? Show notes & summary: ⁠https://opportunityzones.com/2025/05/oznh-may-2025/ Tue, 27 May 2025 21:23:00 -0000 OZ 2.0 Bill Heads To The Senate full 2025 5 OZ Insiders Plus, several key OZ investing events on the horizon. The House has passed their OZ 2.0 bill as part of budget reconciliation. The bill now heads to the Senate. How should the Senate address OZ 2.0 and what are the next steps for doing so? Show notes & summary: ⁠https://opportunityzones.com/2025/05/oznh-may-2025/ The House has passed their OZ 2.0 bill as part of budget reconciliation. The bill now heads to the Senate. How should the Senate address OZ 2.0 and what are the next steps for doing so? Show notes & summary: ⁠https://opportunityzones.com/2025/05/oznh-may-2025/

]]> 2468 no Budget Reconciliation Begins: A Green Light For New OZ Legislation https://opportunityzones.com/2025/04/oznh-apr-2025/ Budget reconciliation is underway, and new Opportunity Zone legislation now officially has a green light to move forward. Plus, Novogradac has released new QOF survey data, and OZ Insiders is gearing up to host a networking dinner in Los Angeles. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/04/oznh-apr-2025/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:27:00 -0000 Budget Reconciliation Begins: A Green Light For New OZ Legislation full 2025 4 OZ Insiders Plus, new Novogradac data. Budget reconciliation is underway, and new Opportunity Zone legislation now officially has a green light to move forward. Plus, Novogradac has released new QOF survey data, and OZ Insiders is gearing up to host a networking dinner in Los Angeles. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/04/oznh-apr-2025/ Budget reconciliation is underway, and new Opportunity Zone legislation now officially has a green light to move forward. Plus, Novogradac has released new QOF survey data, and OZ Insiders is gearing up to host a networking dinner in Los Angeles. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/04/oznh-apr-2025/

]]> 2783 no Trump's Big Budget Win Lifts Opportunity Zone Outlook https://opportunityzones.com/2025/03/oznh-mar-2025/ Trump's recent budget win has sparked renewed enthusiasm for new Opportunity Zones legislation in 2025. Plus, OZ Pitch Day attracted a record audience, proving the program's growing popularity among investors. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/03/oznh-mar-2025/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:11:00 -0000 Trump's Big Budget Win Lifts Opportunity Zone Outlook full 2025 3 OZ Insiders Plus, more legislative updates. Trump's recent budget win has sparked renewed enthusiasm for new Opportunity Zones legislation in 2025. Plus, OZ Pitch Day attracted a record audience, proving the program's growing popularity among investors. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/03/oznh-mar-2025/ Trump's recent budget win has sparked renewed enthusiasm for new Opportunity Zones legislation in 2025. Plus, OZ Pitch Day attracted a record audience, proving the program's growing popularity among investors. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/03/oznh-mar-2025/

]]> 3663 no Trump Says Opportunity Zones Are #1 https://opportunityzones.com/2025/02/oznh-feb-2025/ President Donald J. Trump just said that Opportunity Zones are "probably the number one economic development project ever." Plus, two more OZ champions join the Administration, and Jimmy highlights the upcoming OZ Pitch Day agenda. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/02/oznh-feb-2025/ Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:16:11 -0000 Trump Says Opportunity Zones Are #1 full 2025 2 OZ Insiders Plus, 2 more OZ champions join the Administration. President Donald J. Trump just said that Opportunity Zones are "probably the number one economic development project ever." Plus, two more OZ champions join the Administration, and Jimmy highlights the upcoming OZ Pitch Day agenda. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/02/oznh-feb-2025/ President Donald J. Trump just said that Opportunity Zones are "probably the number one economic development project ever." Plus, two more OZ champions join the Administration, and Jimmy highlights the upcoming OZ Pitch Day agenda. Show notes & summary: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/02/oznh-feb-2025/

]]> 2423 no Trump's Back: The First Week https://opportunityzones.com/2025/01/oznh-jan-2025/ As Trump's second Administration began last week, the OZ industry's lobbying effort kicked into high gear, with op-eds, articles, letters and more. Plus: Jimmy shows off his new studio (with a minor technical glitch), and Andy tips his cap to Melania's inauguration wardrobe. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/01/oznh-jan-2025/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:23:00 -0000 Trump's Back: The First Week full 2025 1 OZ Insiders OZ lobbying has kicked into high gear. As Trump's second Administration began last week, the OZ industry's lobbying effort kicked into high gear, with op-eds, articles, letters and more. Plus: Jimmy shows off his new studio (with a minor technical glitch), and Andy tips his cap to Melania's inauguration wardrobe. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/01/oznh-jan-2025/ As Trump's second Administration began last week, the OZ industry's lobbying effort kicked into high gear, with op-eds, articles, letters and more. Plus: Jimmy shows off his new studio (with a minor technical glitch), and Andy tips his cap to Melania's inauguration wardrobe. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2025/01/oznh-jan-2025/

]]> 2426 2025 Opportunity Zones Preview & Holiday Gift Guide Trump makes several OZ-friendly picks. Plus, our annual holiday gift guide for that special OZ someone in your life. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 03:44:46 -0000 2025 Opportunity Zones Preview & Holiday Gift Guide full OZ Insiders Trump makes several OZ-friendly picks. Trump makes several OZ-friendly picks. Plus, our annual holiday gift guide for that special OZ someone in your life. Trump makes several OZ-friendly picks. Plus, our annual holiday gift guide for that special OZ someone in your life.

]]> 2481 no Trump Won. What's Next For Opportunity Zones? https://opportunityzones.com/2024/11/oznh-nov-2024/ Donald Trump won a decisive victory in the Presidential election. Does that mean an OZ extension is a "lock"? Plus: Jimmy provides a recap of the 2024 Novogradac Opportunity Zones Summit, and the team at OpportunityZones.com has released a groundbreaking new survey. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/11/oznh-nov-2024/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:28:00 -0000 Trump Won. What's Next For Opportunity Zones? full OZ Insiders OZ extension in 2025? Donald Trump won a decisive victory in the Presidential election. Does that mean an OZ extension is a "lock"? Plus: Jimmy provides a recap of the 2024 Novogradac Opportunity Zones Summit, and the team at OpportunityZones.com has released a groundbreaking new survey. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/11/oznh-nov-2024/ Donald Trump won a decisive victory in the Presidential election. Does that mean an OZ extension is a "lock"? Plus: Jimmy provides a recap of the 2024 Novogradac Opportunity Zones Summit, and the team at OpportunityZones.com has released a groundbreaking new survey. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/11/oznh-nov-2024/

]]> 2116 no Election 2024 Special Episode https://opportunityzones.com/2024/10/oznh-oct-24/ It's the final episode of OZ NewsHour before the 2024 presidential election, and Jimmy and Andy are providing special coverage of this pivotal moment. Plus: Caliber announces a "first" in the OZ industry, and Pinnacle Partners capitalizes on growing interest in build-to-rent. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/10/oznh-oct-24/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 22:20:59 -0000 Election 2024 Special Episode full OZ Insiders How would Harris or Trump reshape Opportunity Zones? It's the final episode of OZ NewsHour before the 2024 presidential election, and Jimmy and Andy are providing special coverage of this pivotal moment. Plus: Caliber announces a "first" in the OZ industry, and Pinnacle Partners capitalizes on growing interest in build-to-rent. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/10/oznh-oct-24/ It's the final episode of OZ NewsHour before the 2024 presidential election, and Jimmy and Andy are providing special coverage of this pivotal moment. Plus: Caliber announces a "first" in the OZ industry, and Pinnacle Partners capitalizes on growing interest in build-to-rent. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/10/oznh-oct-24/

]]> 3557 no Introducing The BRAND NEW OpportunityZones.com https://opportunityzones.com/2024/09/oznh-sep-2024/ OpportunityDb has rebranded as OpportunityZones.com. Plus: the Fed's lower interest rates may spur renewed interest in OZ investing, Jimmy tours a precious metals vault in an Opportunity Zone, and the U.S. Navy turns to an OZ fund to expand their nuclear submarine building capacity. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/09/oznh-sep-2024/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 22:00:00 -0000 Introducing The BRAND NEW OpportunityZones.com full OZ Insiders OpportunityDb is now OpportunityZones.com OpportunityDb has rebranded as OpportunityZones.com. Plus: the Fed's lower interest rates may spur renewed interest in OZ investing, Jimmy tours a precious metals vault in an Opportunity Zone, and the U.S. Navy turns to an OZ fund to expand their nuclear submarine building capacity. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/09/oznh-sep-2024/ OpportunityDb has rebranded as OpportunityZones.com. Plus: the Fed's lower interest rates may spur renewed interest in OZ investing, Jimmy tours a precious metals vault in an Opportunity Zone, and the U.S. Navy turns to an OZ fund to expand their nuclear submarine building capacity. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/09/oznh-sep-2024/

]]> 2955 no Opportunity Zones Go Mainstream https://opportunityzones.com/2024/08/oznh-aug-2024/ The New York Times recently featured the Opportunity Zones program, and the paper's coverage was surprisingly balanced (headline notwithstanding). Plus: Novogradac announces that 185,000 homes have been built with QOFs, and Jimmy announces a brand new project at OpportunityDb. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/08/oznh-aug-2024/ Mon, 26 Aug 2024 21:38:00 -0000 Opportunity Zones Go Mainstream full OZ Insiders OZs are back in The New York Times. The New York Times recently featured the Opportunity Zones program, and the paper's coverage was surprisingly balanced (headline notwithstanding). Plus: Novogradac announces that 185,000 homes have been built with QOFs, and Jimmy announces a brand new project at OpportunityDb. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/08/oznh-aug-2024/ The New York Times recently featured the Opportunity Zones program, and the paper's coverage was surprisingly balanced (headline notwithstanding). Plus: Novogradac announces that 185,000 homes have been built with QOFs, and Jimmy announces a brand new project at OpportunityDb. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/08/oznh-aug-2024/

]]> 3177 no A Political Earthquake For Opportunity Zones? https://opportunityzones.com/2024/07/oznh-jul-2024/ Kamala Harris is the new Democratic nominee for President, but does she hate Opportunity Zones? Plus: Polymarket believes President Trump is still favored to win the election, and Capital Square prepares to open yet another OZ building. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/07/oznh-jul-2024/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 22:04:00 -0000 A Political Earthquake For Opportunity Zones? full OZ Insiders Big shakeups during campaign season. Kamala Harris is the new Democratic nominee for President, but does she hate Opportunity Zones? Plus: Polymarket believes President Trump is still favored to win the election, and Capital Square prepares to open yet another OZ building. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/07/oznh-jul-2024/ Kamala Harris is the new Democratic nominee for President, but does she hate Opportunity Zones? Plus: Polymarket believes President Trump is still favored to win the election, and Capital Square prepares to open yet another OZ building. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/07/oznh-jul-2024/

]]> 2627 no Will Opportunity Zones Make A Comeback? https://opportunityzones.com/2024/06/oznh-jun-2024/ According to Novogradac's poll of experts, an OZ program extension would likely spur an avalanche of new investment activity. Plus: Inland's Keith Lampi provides insights on the self storage sector, and Capital Square launches their ninth OZ project. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/06/oznh-jun-2024/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 21:19:00 -0000 Will Opportunity Zones Make A Comeback? full OZ Insiders An OZ program extension would likely spur an avalanche of new investment activity. According to Novogradac's poll of experts, an OZ program extension would likely spur an avalanche of new investment activity. Plus: Inland's Keith Lampi provides insights on the self storage sector, and Capital Square launches their ninth OZ project. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/06/oznh-jun-2024/ According to Novogradac's poll of experts, an OZ program extension would likely spur an avalanche of new investment activity. Plus: Inland's Keith Lampi provides insights on the self storage sector, and Capital Square launches their ninth OZ project. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/06/oznh-jun-2024/

]]> 2713 no Congress Takes A Field Trip To OZs https://opportunityzones.com/2024/05/oznh-may-2024/ Congress' powerful Ways and Means Committee recently took a field trip to Erie, Pennsylvania to talk about Opportunity Zones. Plus: Jimmy recently availed himself of an OZ Open Bar, and the upcoming OZ Pitch Day agenda is shaping up to be a barn-burner. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/05/oznh-may-2024/ Thu, 30 May 2024 20:40:00 -0000 Congress Takes A Field Trip To OZs full 8 OZ Insiders OZ momentum building with House Ways & Means Congress' powerful Ways and Means Committee recently took a field trip to Erie, Pennsylvania to talk about Opportunity Zones. Plus: Jimmy recently availed himself of an OZ Open Bar, and the upcoming OZ Pitch Day agenda is shaping up to be a barn-burner. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/05/oznh-may-2024/ Congress' powerful Ways and Means Committee recently took a field trip to Erie, Pennsylvania to talk about Opportunity Zones. Plus: Jimmy recently availed himself of an OZ Open Bar, and the upcoming OZ Pitch Day agenda is shaping up to be a barn-burner. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/05/oznh-may-2024/

]]> 2877 no The OZ Home Building Boom, & A Meetup In Chicago https://opportunityzones.com/2024/04/oznh-apr-2024/ Novogradac has announced a staggering number of homes that Qualified Opportunity Funds have helped to finance, detailed in a new report. Plus: Big OZ development news from Urban Catalyst in San Jose, and Driftwood Capital in Miami. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/04/oznh-apr-2024/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:37:00 -0000 The OZ Home Building Boom, & A Meetup In Chicago full 7 OZ Insiders 175,000 Opportunity Zone homes! Novogradac has announced a staggering number of homes that Qualified Opportunity Funds have helped to finance, detailed in a new report. Plus: Big OZ development news from Urban Catalyst in San Jose, and Driftwood Capital in Miami. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/04/oznh-apr-2024/ Novogradac has announced a staggering number of homes that Qualified Opportunity Funds have helped to finance, detailed in a new report. Plus: Big OZ development news from Urban Catalyst in San Jose, and Driftwood Capital in Miami. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/04/oznh-apr-2024/

]]> 2819 no Announcing The Opportunity Zones Blueprint https://opportunityzones.com/2024/03/oznh-mar-2024/ OpportunityDb founder Jimmy Atkinson has announced his new premium, flagship workshop for Opportunity Zone investors... and it's a barn-burner. Plus: Hollywood takes a trip to "OZ, Oklahoma", and the OZ program passes its first "check-up." Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/03/oznh-mar-2024/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 22:26:00 -0000 Announcing The Opportunity Zones Blueprint full 6 OZ Insiders New flagship workshop for OZ investors. OpportunityDb founder Jimmy Atkinson has announced his new premium, flagship workshop for Opportunity Zone investors... and it's a barn-burner. Plus: Hollywood takes a trip to "OZ, Oklahoma", and the OZ program passes its first "check-up." Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/03/oznh-mar-2024/ OpportunityDb founder Jimmy Atkinson has announced his new premium, flagship workshop for Opportunity Zone investors... and it's a barn-burner. Plus: Hollywood takes a trip to "OZ, Oklahoma", and the OZ program passes its first "check-up." Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/03/oznh-mar-2024/

]]> 2991 no OZ Pitch Day Is Almost Here! https://opportunityzones.com/2024/02/oznh-feb-2024/ The OpportunityDb team prepares for the first OZ Pitch Day of 2024, and it's going to be one for the record books. Plus: Jimmy's breaks down the recent data from Novogradac, with emphasis on two "headline" numbers. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/02/oznh-feb-2024/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 03:53:00 -0000 OZ Pitch Day Is Almost Here! full 5 OZ Insiders Plus, two "headline" numbers from Novogradac. The OpportunityDb team prepares for the first OZ Pitch Day of 2024, and it's going to be one for the record books. Plus: Jimmy's breaks down the recent data from Novogradac, with emphasis on two "headline" numbers. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/02/oznh-feb-2024/ The OpportunityDb team prepares for the first OZ Pitch Day of 2024, and it's going to be one for the record books. Plus: Jimmy's breaks down the recent data from Novogradac, with emphasis on two "headline" numbers. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/02/oznh-feb-2024/

]]> 3000 no Congress Has Work To Do https://opportunityzones.com/2024/01/oznh-jan-2024/ Coni Rathbone pens an incisive op-ed that advocates for OZ reform legislation, but she reaches a somewhat pessimistic conclusion. Plus: Andy plays a wild game of "what if," if Sen. Tim Scott were to be elected Vice President (and what that would mean for the Opportunity Zones program). Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/01/oznh-jan-2024/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 23:16:00 -0000 Congress Has Work To Do full 4 OZ Insiders What if Tim Scott gets VP? Coni Rathbone pens an incisive op-ed that advocates for OZ reform legislation, but she reaches a somewhat pessimistic conclusion. Plus: Andy plays a wild game of "what if," if Sen. Tim Scott were to be elected Vice President (and what that would mean for the Opportunity Zones program). Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/01/oznh-jan-2024/ Coni Rathbone pens an incisive op-ed that advocates for OZ reform legislation, but she reaches a somewhat pessimistic conclusion.

Plus: Andy plays a wild game of "what if," if Sen. Tim Scott were to be elected Vice President (and what that would mean for the Opportunity Zones program).

Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/01/oznh-jan-2024/

]]> 2664 no GTIS Goes Big With Industrial https://opportunityzones.com/2024/01/oz-newshour-0124/ GTIS Partners has announced a joint venture with Collett Industrial, and it's a big one. Plus: Rep. Mike Kelly sings the praises of the OZ program, and Jimmy brings in the new year with a tip of his party cap. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/01/oz-newshour-0124/ Tue, 02 Jan 2024 23:48:00 -0000 GTIS Goes Big With Industrial full 2024 1 OZ Insiders Plus, Rep. Mike Kelly sings OZ's praises. GTIS Partners has announced a joint venture with Collett Industrial, and it's a big one. Plus: Rep. Mike Kelly sings the praises of the OZ program, and Jimmy brings in the new year with a tip of his party cap. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/01/oz-newshour-0124/ GTIS Partners has announced a joint venture with Collett Industrial, and it's a big one.

Plus: Rep. Mike Kelly sings the praises of the OZ program, and Jimmy brings in the new year with a tip of his party cap.

Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2024/01/oz-newshour-0124/

]]> 2685 no Caliber's Pickleball Play, & The OZ Holiday Gift Guide https://opportunityzones.com/2023/12/oz-newshour-1223/ Jimmy and Andy go LIVE with their 2023 OZ Gift Guide… for that “special Opportunity Zone someone” in your life! Plus: Caliber promotes a premier pickleball project, and Revitate celebrates breaking ground in Albuquerque. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2023/12/oz-newshour-1223/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:27:00 -0000 Caliber's Pickleball Play, & The OZ Holiday Gift Guide full 2023 2 OZ Insiders Our 2023 OZ Gift Guide! Jimmy and Andy go LIVE with their 2023 OZ Gift Guide… for that “special Opportunity Zone someone” in your life! Plus: Caliber promotes a premier pickleball project, and Revitate celebrates breaking ground in Albuquerque. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2023/12/oz-newshour-1223/ Jimmy and Andy go LIVE with their 2023 OZ Gift Guide… for that “special Opportunity Zone someone” in your life!

Plus: Caliber promotes a premier pickleball project, and Revitate celebrates breaking ground in Albuquerque.

Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2023/12/oz-newshour-1223/

]]> 3467 no Opportunity Zone Legislative Updates & More https://opportunityzones.com/2023/11/oz-newshour-1123/ Jimmy Atkinson returns from the Novogradac 2023 Fall Opportunity Zones Summit with some interesting insights on potential “reform and extend” legislation. Plus: Nest and Capital Square celebrate some OZ wins, and we cover the launch of the EPIC OZ fund. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2023/11/oz-newshour-1123/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 23:35:00 -0000 Opportunity Zone Legislative Updates & More full 2023 1 OZ Insiders Jimmy Atkinson returns from the Novogradac 2023 Fall Opportunity Zones Summit with some interesting insights on potential “reform and extend” legislation. Jimmy Atkinson returns from the Novogradac 2023 Fall Opportunity Zones Summit with some interesting insights on potential “reform and extend” legislation. Plus: Nest and Capital Square celebrate some OZ wins, and we cover the launch of the EPIC OZ fund. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2023/11/oz-newshour-1123/ Jimmy Atkinson returns from the Novogradac 2023 Fall Opportunity Zones Summit with some interesting insights on potential “reform and extend” legislation. Plus: Nest and Capital Square celebrate some OZ wins, and we cover the launch of the EPIC OZ fund. Show notes: https://opportunityzones.com/2023/11/oz-newshour-1123/

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