Will Opportunity Zones Help the Affordable Housing Crisis in SoCal

Jan 28, 2020
Opportunity zones have quickly become one of the most popular investment models, and it isn’t surprising.

Opportunity zones have quickly become one of the most popular investment models, and it isn’t surprising. The model has the potential to completely avoid capital gains tax—but with a trade off. Investment has to target communities in need of economic growth and investment. However, does the model actually work in action, and will it help in bringing more affordable housing supply to the market in Southern California. Experts say yes.

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