Real Professionals founder and CEO Rick Lackey dropped in on this month’s Mastermind Meeting to share insights and observations gleaned from other chapters nationwide, from the labor shortage related to the construction industry, to how other markets are responding to the introduction of Opportunity Zones. With the addition of several guests, attendees enjoyed a wide-ranging conversation that touched on topics like the changing dynamics of the retail and grocery store markets, the options real estate investors are exploring to defer capital gains, the gap in the city’s hotel industry. The anticipated momentum around Opportunity Funds and Opportunity Zones was also foremost in many attendees’ minds, as both developers and investors eagerly await guidance on how they can use this new infrastructure to their advantage.