The basic premise of the OZ, from what I understand, since brokers are pumping sunshine on anything in those locations:1) The state designates areas that are "distressed" usually based on avg resident's low income number.  

Big Results. by Larry Kendall, it might change the way you plan to attack your new career, it's the most thorough explanation of how to start leveraging your sphere of influence in your sales career.

This is a terrific time to reach out to your sphere and past clients just to touch base and continue to nurture relationships. 

Same conversion ratios (conversions from "aggressive, well-defined business plan" to actually purchases and action)Now mind you these are actual zoom consultations, not the 5 reach-outs that occur per every 1 consultation.As I talk to different people throughout my sphere - primarily lending and insurance -- they report an even more lopsided affair, as they also deal with a lot of local "investment enthusiasts".  

My question is, how much time (if any) do I have to purchase the real estate investment in the OZ?

Honestly, it sounds like Oz.

I acquired some new construction OZ properties in FL in my QOF, and the actual cost of the land to the builder was quite low (like 13% of the total acquisition cost).  

It will teach you how to source your sphere, for no money other than lunches and coffees, the build the core of your business.

Start building your database, or Sphere of Influence (SOI) list with contact info for each person on the list-- include former coworkers, neighbors, extended family, friends, other business owners you know, etc.

We have also gone through the NINJA training and practice a Sphere of Influence based business with Client Events, Autoflow, Direct mail, Hand written letters.