Not Your Average Investor Show

Getting started in real estate sounds simple… but how do you find time for it? This week, we are joined by Rafael “Rafi” Suazo, a JWB client that has been juggling his W-2, a growing family, an Airbnb, and growing a portfolio of rentals.  Join host Pablo Gonzalez for a conversation focused on: - how Rafi’s investing strategy has evolved as his responsibilities have changed - which of Rafi’s invest...

Florida just passed a new protected series LLC law, which created a different way to structure your investments for your protection, and we're going to dive into it along with other current news affecting real estate investors! Join Gregg Cohen, co-founder of JWB Real Estate Capital and show host Pablo Gonzalez, on this week's edition of Not Your Average Insights Show, where we'll d...

Get a clear breakdown of the Q3 2026 Jacksonville Real Estate Market Outlook by JWB with Gregg Cohen, Co-Founder of JWB Real Estate Capital. The headlines say the housing market is struggling. But is that actually what's happening in Jacksonville? Here's what we'll cover: ✅ What's actually happening with Jacksonville home prices, home sales, and rents right now ✅ Why Jacksonv...

BiggerPockets just shared a list of the top 10 markets for rookie investors, and Jacksonville came in at the top! That sounds like good news if you are thinking about buying your first rental property. But choosing the right city is only one part of making a smart first investment. That’s why this week on the Not Your Average Investor Show, JWB Co-Founder Gregg Cohen and host Pablo Gonzalez are br...

Interest rate and monthly payment? We all know those numbers. But what about the total interest you could pay over the full life of the loan? One investor recently looked at that number across 14 mortgages, and the results were hard to ignore. Some loans showed total interest percentages as high as 133%! That’s why this week on the Not Your Average Investor Show, host Pablo Gonzalez is sitting dow...

The new State of Downtown Jacksonville Report just dropped, and the numbers tell a bigger story for real estate investors. There’s always a lot of talk about downtown Jacksonville, but this report gives us actual numbers to work with. And as real estate investors, that’s where the conversation gets more useful. That’s why this week on the Not Your Average Investor Show, JWB Co-Founder Gregg Cohen...

Everybody wants to feel more confident before making a big investing decision. But for a lot of people, that confidence does not show up all at once. It builds over time through learning, listening, asking questions, and seeing what actually works in the real world. This week on Not Your Average Investor, Gregg Cohen sits down with Reggie Faunce to talk about what it looked like to go from learnin...

We’ve officially hit 500 episodes of the Not Your Average Investor Show. What started as a conversation about real estate investing turned into something more. A place where investors could find clarity, ask better questions, and stay grounded through every market cycle. Along the way, there were challenges. Moments of uncertainty. Big decisions in real time. And conversations that helped shape ho...

Property taxes have been one of the biggest investor concerns in Florida. They rose sharply over the past few years, headlines have been everywhere, and now there’s talk about eliminating them altogether. But are they actually hurting rental property investors? In this episode of the Not Your Average Investor Show, Gregg Cohen and Pablo Gonzalez break down what’s really happening with property tax...

Every investor wants more clarity before making their next move… But in 2026, with market shifts and mixed signals, knowing what to do next isn’t always straightforward. That’s why we continue to bring you what matters most—real investor experiences. This week on the Not Your Average Investor Show, we’re joined by a JWB client to break down a real investing journey and what it actually takes to bu...

Not long ago, renting was seen as temporary. Now, it’s becoming a long-term choice for millions of people. What’s less clear is why… and whether it’s something investors can rely on long term. In this episode of the Not Your Average Investor Show, Gregg Cohen and Pablo Gonzalez break down what’s really driving rent growth in today’s rental housing market and why it may be more stable than it looks...

If a property keeps showing higher maintenance costs, is it still the best place to keep your capital? This week on the Not Your Average Investor Show, Gregg Cohen and Pablo Gonzalez welcome back Michael Santorios to explore how to think through operational intensity, property performance, and whether a move like a 1031 exchange into newer construction may make sense. You’ll Learn: 🔁 The 1031 que...

We’re hearing Detroit come up in real estate conversations because of low prices and promises of cash flow. So we’re here to ask the question, “How does it compare to Jacksonville?” This week on the Not Your Average Investor Show, Gregg Cohen and Pablo Gonzalez dig beyond surface level stats to do a deep market vs market comparison. We’ll talk about: ✅ Short-Term Cash vs Long-Term Appreciation: h...

With the US-Iran conflict dominating headlines, real estate investors are asking the same question: Should I be worried? We have a small update on it in last week’s market update, but in this episode of the Not Your Average Investor Show, Gregg Cohen and Pablo Gonzalez we are taking a closer look at how global conflict, especially involving Iran, can affect the economy, inflation, interest rates,...

Join us for the Q2 2026 Jacksonville Real Estate Market Outlook by JWB. We'll be joined by Gregg Cohen, Co-Founder of JWB Real Estate Capital. The headlines say home sales are falling. But is that actually what's happening in Jacksonville? Here's what we'll cover: ✅ What's actually happening with Jacksonville home prices, inventory, and rents right now ✅ Why the headline...

Maintenance costs can feel unpredictable for real estate investors. And when you do not know who is making the decisions, how pricing is being managed, or what work really needs to be done, it can create stress fast. That’s why this week on the Not Your Average Investor Show, Gregg Cohen and JWB’s New Construction Senior Superintendent, Tom Leon, are taking you behind the scenes to show how JWB wo...

The real estate industry just got a new label for 2026: “The Great Reset.” That phrase alone is enough to make investors uneasy. But here’s the real question: Does reset mean retreat? This week on Not Your Average Investor Show, Gregg Cohen and Pablo Gonzalez unpack the 2026 Emerging Trends in Real Estate Report from ULI and PwC and explain how this permanent recalibration changes the game for lon...

Are rentals still delivering what you invested for? Are they stronger today than yesterday, or are the tradeoffs getting bigger? On the Not Your Average Investor Show, Gregg Cohen and Pablo Gonzalez are turning a Summit keynote into a practical conversation focused on one thing: how to make better rental property decisions right now.  ✅ The Promise of Rentals Today: What rental properties still d...

New York, like many great cities in the US, has high wages and even higher real estate prices.  Add a growing anti-landlord political environment and you can see why it's hard for many to invest in their local market. But investing isn't your only option. That's why we are bring on John Williams, a real estate investor from Long Island, NY,  as our next guest investor on the Not You...

So many people who want to invest in real estate know they're not ready yet, and want to find a path to get there, but can't find an example to follow. That’s why this week on the Not Your Average Investor Show, Gregg Cohen and Pablo Gonzalez are joined by client investor, Gregory Roberts, to share what actually happens in the year between “not ready yet” and feeling confident enough to...

You’ve probably heard us talk about “properties having babies” when investors use a cash out refi to buy new properties with no new capital. But what does that actually look like when you’re the investor making the call? In this episode, show host Pablo Gonzalez opens up his real-life portfolio to walk through the decision to do a cash-out refinance, and whether the short-term drop in cash flow is...

It’s been years in the making, and now Jacksonville’s urban core is on the cusp of something big: 10,000 downtown residents. This week on Not Your Average Show, JWB Co-Founder Gregg Cohen and show host Pablo Gonzalez break down the newly released State of Downtown Report and explain what this milestone means for investors and the future of the city. With nearly 9,000 residents already downtown and...

The real estate market is entering 2026, and many investors are trying to make the right move. And when things feel unclear, it’s easy to get distracted by headlines or make decisions that drift away from long-term goals. That’s why this week, we’re taking you inside JWB Real Estate Capital’s annual “State of the Union.” In this special episode of the Not Your Average Investor Show, JWB Co-Founder...

Big headlines make it sound like housing is about to change overnight — but will it? In this episode of the Not Your Average Investor Show, JWB Co-Founder Gregg Cohen and host Pablo Gonzalez break down two major headlines:  President Trump’s proposed “Wall Street ban” on single-family rentals, and the historic move directing the GSEs to buy $200B of mortgage-backed securities. They’ll explore: - T...

One of the great things about rental properties is that they often lead to more rental properties without needing additional capital- what we call "rental property babies"- PLUS if you bought a rental property a few years ago, there’s a good chance you already have what you need to have one of these new babies! The problem is that opportunity doesn’t always show up clearly on a spreadshe...