Opportunity Zones: The What, Why, & How for CRE Professionals

The US economy relies on a handful of major cities to drive new business and growth, while economically distressed communities continue to see declines in local businesses. Opportunity zones were developed to address some of these disparities and ultimately create a new asset class. But while opportunity zones have been a hot topic in the commercial real estate industry for the past couple years, there are still a lot of misconceptions about this initiative.

Watch the video for a panel discussion with RealCrowd and RSM about best practices as they relate to opportunity zones and opportunity funds, as well as insights for participating in and leveraging these initiatives.

Our discussion highlights:

• The impact opportunity zones can have on community development and the economy
• How CRE professionals can benefit from investing in opportunity zones
• How to leverage technology with regards to new market opportunities