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Jeff Feinstein joins host Brandon Sedloff on The Distribution for a deep dive into the evolution and future of opportunity zone investing. The conversation traces Jeff’s path from a decades-long career in technology to building Pinnacle Partners, a firm dedicated exclusively to opportunity zone development. Jeff explains how tax policy shaped his investing journey, why OZ legislation has become a powerful tool for individual investors, and how Pinnacle structures institutional-quality multifamily and build-to-rent projects across thousands of eligible zones. Throughout the discussion, he highlights the mechanics, benefits, risks, and real-world execution behind ground-up OZ development.They discuss:• Jeff’s transition from tech operator to real estate fund manager and OZ pioneer• How opportunity zones were created, how they work, and what changed under OZ 2.0• Why Pinnacle focuses on institutional underwriting, JV partnerships, and multi-asset funds• The role of RIAs, family offices, and private wealth in OZ distribution• What makes a strong or weak development partner in OZ projects• Key risks, real estate fundamentals, and why policy permanence matters• Markets and asset types Pinnacle favors, including workforce housing, BTR, and rural zonesLinks:Pinnacle Partners - https://pinnacleoz.com/Jeff on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jefffeinstein/Brandon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/Juniper Square - https://www.junipersquare.com/Topics:((((((((((((((((



