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 HaydenFeb 5, 2026 3:48:59 PM7 min read
The Role of Opportunity Zones in Urban Housing Development, Including San Jose
Federal tax incentives are transforming how developers approach urban revitalization. Among these tools, Opportunity Zones ...
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Erik HaydenFeb 2, 2026 11:12:21 AM7 min read
What Recent Multifamily Sales Say About San Jose’s Housing Market
Recent multifamily transactions in San Jose highlight the continued strength of the city’s rental housing market and the supply ...
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Erik HaydenJan 21, 2026 11:01:54 AM6 min read
How Opportunity Zones Work in 2026 and Beyond | Educational Overview
Opportunity Zones are a long term investment framework established under federal law to encourage private capital investment in ...
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