ERIK HAYDEN
Founder / Managing Partner
Responsible for developing more than $3.5 billion in real estate projects, including over 2,300 residential units in the California Bay Area, Mr. Hayden has experience in acquisition, contract negotiation, due diligence, risk assessment, financing, construction, and disposition of multifamily, single family and large mixed-use and master planned developments. He maintains relationships with a broad network of property owners, enabling him to identify and acquire prime investments. Mr. Hayden also has expertise in navigating projects through the entitlement process by working with elected officials, community groups, and political organizations to gain support and get projects approved.
ARTICLES AND PUBLICATIONS
BLOG POSTS BY ERIK
Erik HaydenSep 9, 2026, 9:30:01 AM12 min read
Why Development Feasibility Belongs in Opportunity Zone Tract Selection
San Jose’s proposed tracts illustrate the difference between meeting federal eligibility requirements and providing practical ...
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Erik HaydenSep 2, 2026, 10:15:12 AM10 min read
The 2026 Year-End OZ Calendar: Which Gains Reach OZ 2.0
If you realized a capital gain in 2026 and you're weighing an Opportunity Zone investment, the most consequential decision in ...
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Erik HaydenAug 20, 2026, 10:33:02 AM12 min read
Opportunity Zone Fundraising in Q2 2026: What Novogradac Reported
Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs) tracked by Novogradac reported $264.0 million in new investment during the second quarter of ...
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