Business
Five Tried-and-True Strategies to Keep Projects Moving During a Recession
COVID-19 is causing many to rethink expectations and timelines, but they don’t all have to. Developers and investors can move forward by recognizing how to take advantage of a down market—and practicing patience.
By Erik Hayden
October 15, 2020
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by Erik Hayden
Erik Hayden is the Founder of Urban Catalyst Opportunity Zone Fund located in downtown San Jose, CA. He has been responsible for developing more than $3.5 billion in real estate projects, including over 2,300 residential units in the California Bay Area. Learn more about Urban Catalyst and our portfolio of seven projects at www.urbancatalyst.com.
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