My clients are mainly real estate developers, PE funds and individual investors doing syndications and my core skill is in real estate valuation / due diligence across real estate asset classes. 

Regardless of what you do to the important stuff on a home the avg consumer still wants to see granite countertops lol Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

While I am an attorney and lean on those skills I would be more inclined to consider my career that of a real estate developer at this point.

It sounds like you have a great background for investing as well as assisting other real estate investors in buying suitable real estate. 

I know that a QOF can invest directly in real estate, but I’m particularly interested in the QOZB structure, since it allows for active business operations and working capital flexibility.For those who have set up a QOZB:How did you structure it in relation to your QOF?

To me it seems way less intimidating to think about becoming a real estate developer in those communities rather than LA, SF, Miami, NYC, etc. 

A trust transfer allows for smoother estate planning, and if inherited after their passing, the land receives a step-up in basis, reducing future capital gains tax.Each method has pros and cons depending on their estate plans and your long-term goals.

If you are able to actively use the funds I would say start a real estate marketing company with it. 

Any form of real estate, real estate syndications, or private lending is fine.

I currently have a rental property and am looking at getting my real estate license and building a property management and property maintenance company to serve my investments and potentially others.