Opportunity Zone funds are a hot topic in the real investment world. These funds appeared as a result of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This legislation included a provision that designated 8,700 census tracts in the United States as Opportunity Zones - areas with less than average direct investment and economic growth. Investing in these zones offers interested parties a … [Read more...] about Opportunity Zones for everyone.
Investing
Millennials and micro homes.
The real estate world is abuzz with chatter about alternative development strategies. Current challenges in affordability, sustainability, and community well-being require innovative solutions. Developers can redefine and reinvigorate communities by embracing fresh attitudes and techniques. Socially sustainable development As millennials enter the housing market for the … [Read more...] about Millennials and micro homes.
The beginning.
I'm Eve Picker and my life is rich with urban (ad)ventures, I’ve developed a dozen buildings in blighted neighborhoods, founded a non-profit called cityLAB and built Pittsburgh’s first tiny house, organized a speaker series, launched a Pittsburgh e-zine called Pop City, and established downtown Pittsburgh’s first co-working space. I also … [Read more...] about The beginning.
Small Change
Today we have new securities laws, born out of the JOBS Act of 2012, that let us form capital for scrappy startups and scrappy buildings with the help of neighbors, friends, allies, and enthusiasts. Eve founded Small Change, a real estate crowdfunding platform, to take advantage of these regulations and to help projects leverage funds from anyone who cares. On Small Change, … [Read more...] about Small Change
Making change.
Adam Gower, GowerCrowd, interviews Eve Picker, founder and CEO of Small Change. Listen in to this episode as Adam talks to Eve about Small Change and her love for Regulation Crowdfunding and its promise of the democratization of investment . Image courtesy of Small Change … [Read more...] about Making change.