Eric Rapkin authored a Law360 article titled, “Shifting Federal Policies Sow Discord In US Real Estate,” painting a picture of the short-term gains and long-term risks for real estate under new federal policies, including changes in tariffs, tax law and bank regulation. The article also predicts who will benefit under the new political landscape, particularly new and experienced investors in qualified opportunity zones.
Rapkin wrote, “While as of this writing the industry is awaiting U.S. Department of the Treasury guidance on technical aspects and questions regarding qualified opportunity zones, there's no question that this part of the new tax law has the potential to bring massive investments into the commercial real estate sector, including from investors who previously had little to no involvement in the sector."