What are the benefits of owning a property in an Opportunity Zone?

November 9, 2022

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There are many reasons why investing in Opportunity Zones is beneficial.  Here are my Top 5:

1. Tax Benefits: Investors can defer and potentially reduce their capital gains taxes if they reinvest their gains into an Opportunity Zone.

2. Longterm Appreciation: Investors can benefit from the potential longterm appreciation of their properties due to the tax incentives.

3. Economic Stimulus: Opportunity Zone investments can help stimulate economic growth in distressed areas by providing capital for businesses and jobs.

4. Increased Property Value: Investing in an Opportunity Zone can increase the value of the property due to the influx of capital and potential appreciation.

5. Diversity of Assets: Opportunity Zone investments can provide investors with a more diverse portfolio of assets.

Ashley Dillard, CCIM

Senior Director

Ashley has an extensive knowledge of the Chicago commercial real estate market. After graduating from University of Kansas with a degree in architectural studies, she worked in Kansas City as a commercial leasing agent at a 2.1 million square foot office park. While working for an institutional owner, she learned valuable skills such as client reporting, communication and accountability.

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Opportunity Zones By The Numbers

8,764 CENSUS TRACTS

The total number of census tracts certified as Opportunity Zones by the U.S. Treasury.

$6.1 TRILLION

Potential unrealized capital gains eligible for Qualified Opportunity Fund investment and tax treatment.

$100 BILLION

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s estimate of private capital that will flow into Opportunity Zones.