Opportunity Zone Investing Explained with Ashley Tison: Defer Capital Gains & Build Wealth
Opportunity Zones may be the most powerful tax incentive ever created, but most investors still don’t fully understand how to use them.
In this episode of the Real Estate Explainer Podcast, host Brian Kiczula sits down with Ashley Tison, a leading expert in Opportunity Zone investing, to break down everything real estate investors, business owners, and high-income earners need to know about Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs).
You’ll learn how Opportunity Zones allow investors to defer and reduce capital gains taxes, invest in qualified real estate and operating businesses, and potentially eliminate taxes on future appreciation—making them a powerful tool for long-term and even generational wealth creation.
This conversation covers both the big-picture strategy and the nuts-and-bolts compliance details, including how Opportunity Zone legislation works, how to structure funds correctly, and common mistakes investors need to avoid.
🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What Opportunity Zones are and why they were created
- How Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs) work
- How investors can defer capital gains taxes legally
- Timeline rules, holding periods, and flexibility
- How to find Opportunity Zone properties using OZ maps
- Compliance requirements and IRS rules to watch out for
- Opportunity Zone strategies for real estate and businesses
- Long-term tax benefits and generational wealth planning
- How OZ Pros helps investors set up Opportunity Funds
📌 Perfect for:
Real estate investors, syndicators, developers, CPAs, high-net-worth individuals, and anyone with capital gains looking for smarter tax strategies.
📍 Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
00:18 – Understanding Opportunity Zones
01:02 – Setting Up and Managing Qualified Opportunity Funds
04:19 – Timeframes and Flexibility in Opportunity Zones
07:09 – Opportunity Zone Maps and Legislation
09:04 – Investment Strategies and Key Benefits
22:13 – Setting Up Opportunity Funds with OZ Pros
26:11 – Tax Implications and Long-Term Benefits
32:21 – Final Thoughts and Contact Information
📞 Connect with Ashley Tison:
👉 www.ozpros.com/podcast
👉 www.youtube.com/ozpros
🌐 Connect with Brian Kiczula:
👉 https://www.costsegrx.com
👉 https://www.realestateexplainer.com
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