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DIY Opportunity Zone Fund

Form your OWN QOF; keep the sponsor fees.

Overview

Instead of paying 2/20 to a third-party QOF, form your own single-purpose LLC → self-certify as a QOF → invest capital gains within 180 days. Defer gain to 2026, plus tax-free appreciation if held 10+ yrs.

Best fit
RE investors with cap gainsGround-up developersSophisticated syndicators
Estimated impact
Save 2–3% annual sponsor fees + capture 100% upside

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