the OZ located with strong fundaments will sell for a premium. 

Funds from a retirement plan 401K have a different tax qualification and might not be eligible for OZ benefits. 

Local and state gov't's just designated OZ's back in April of last year and the final regulations, which mostly clarify rules for fund managers, aren't out yet or have just come out.

If you join the Eco-sphere (I call it Sumrok University), you visit more properties and attend networking events where GPs and LPs network in a "target rich environment".   

It may seem like general advice but it is proven.Also, I personally would recommend taking a virtual tour; https://www.biggerpockets.com/tourThen Check out some the Staples of the Community 1)Bigger Pockets Podcast, where experts from the BP community and beyond on the give lesson from life business and beyond that will be a game change2)Dive in to the Community Webinars & events3)The Book Store4)Check out the Forums for Key insight and AdviceFor the Experienced Real Estate Investor, New to the platform Take a look at the previously mentioned, but focus on engaging the community. 1)Recommend Tools, Books, Seminars etc2)Write articles on the forums helping newer community members3)Talk to other investors that are in the same niche and that are in different Niches4)Respond to other members articles if you have insight5)Dive in to the local Community Webinars & events6)Jump on and guest speak on a relevant podcast.7)Post to the BP Market Place8)Add to the Forums your Key insight and AdviceSuccess Begets SuccessWhen you are out there in your market, doing your thing by taking action, getting deals, changing neighborhoods, if you have done the steps above your sphere of influence will notice.

I'm a licensed agent and gained a lead from my sphere which was not to hard.

Account Closed - I would also like to add that there are currently a lot of rules and regulations already spelled out for OZ's.

@Jesse Smith The OZ program has various requirements necessary to qualify for the beneficial capital gains tax treatments.

If you don't need a job and just want to contribute, maybe look at some of the large hubs for OZ information available on the web and start digging in? 

@Tanner WildWelcome to BP, and to the MSP real estate investing sphere!