Affordable Housing Opportunity Zones

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Gain an understanding of Opportunity Zones and the current guidance and potential issues in structuring transactions.Opportunity Zones offer great promise for new investment in low-income areas and affordable rental housing in those areas. Regulations and guidance continue to evolve. This topic will take a deep dive into Opportunity Zones, explaining the current guidance and exploring potential issues in structuring transactions with a focus on affordable housing. Panelists will discuss potential benefits and the challenges to structuring transactions. This information is a great fit for anyone looking to get a better handle on Opportunity Zones and explore their benefits and limitations.

Authors

Richard Price, Nixon Peabody LLP Ken Silverberg, Nixon Peabody LLP Kathie Soroka, Nixon Peabody LLP

Agenda

Overview of Opportunity Zones

• Summary of Legislation

• How to Find Opportunity Zones

• Status of the Regulations

Why the Hype?

• Potential Benefits of Investing in Opportunity Zones

Is the Hype Over-Blown? Tempering Expectations

Key Program Features: Potential Issues to Watch out for

Overview of the Regulations

• Summary of Key Provisions

• What Questions Were Answered, What Is Still Open?

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