How I Went From Architectural Designer to Real Estate Investor Projects | Henry Rojas

Описание: Real estate investing often looks simple from the outside — but behind every successful project is strategy, experience, and lessons learned along the way.

In this conversation, Henry Matthew Silva Rojas — Licensed BCIN Designer and Founder of Rojas Empire of Design — shares his journey from working on custom homes to helping investors unlock the highest and best use of their properties across Ontario.

Henry and the host discuss how the COVID-19 period reshaped the real estate investment landscape, the technical challenges investors face when converting properties, and the opportunities available for those looking to scale through duplex, multiplex, and apartment conversions.

This conversation originally aired on a podcast hosted by Robert Cheszes
A big thank you to Rob for the opportunity to share this discussion.

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YouTube Chapters:
00:00 Introduction & Guest Welcome
01:00 Henry’s Background in Architecture & Early Career
04:00 Transition to Real Estate & COVID Turning Point
07:00 Triplex vs. Commercial Conversions
10:30 Investment Strategies & Zoning Considerations
14:00 Common Investor Mistakes & Development Charges
18:00 Business Growth, Team Management & Social Media

What You'll Learn in This Interview
• Henry’s transition from architectural designer to working with real estate investors
• How COVID changed real estate investment strategies
• Technical challenges investors face during property conversions
• Common mistakes investors make when scaling projects
• Opportunities for multifamily and conversion projects in Ontario


About Henry Rojas
Henry Matthew Silva Rojas is the Firm Owner of Rojas Empire of Design and a Licensed BCIN Designer with over 7 years of experience in architecture and real estate investment.

He began his career in 2017 specializing in custom homes and major additions while also working with investors on apartment building projects. During the COVID-19 period, Henry shifted fully into real estate investment projects, helping investors maximize the highest and best use of their properties.

Today, Rojas Empire of Design has completed over 581 unit conversions across Ontario, with 141 additional units currently in development, bringing the total pipeline to 764 units. The firm has worked with 25+ municipalities across Southern Ontario, from Oshawa to Chatham-Kent.

Work With Rojas Empire of Design
If you're planning a real estate development or conversion project in Ontario, our team can help with design, zoning strategy, and navigating municipal approvals.

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• Ontario real estate development
• Multiplex and apartment conversions
• Zoning and planning strategies
• Municipal approvals
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This interview originally appeared on a podcast hosted by Rob Cheszes.
We appreciate the opportunity to share this conversation with our audience.
Watch the original episode here:
   • Navigating Real Estate Growth: Insights an...