This week Avery is joined by franchising expert, Jon Ostenson. They discuss the similarities between real estate investing and franchising, such as building cash flows, enjoying tax benefits, and creating long-term assets. John points out that many real estate investors are turning to franchises to diversify their portfolios, especially in the current market. John also highlights the advantages of buying a franchise over starting a company from scratch, emphasizing the support system that comes with a franchise. They also touch on the popular types of franchises, insights on investment costs for franchises and more.      How to connect with Jon:  https://franbridgeconsulting.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonostenson/   How to connect with Avery: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ www.strquestions.com Follow Avery Carl on Instagram  Follow Avery Carl on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group! Check out the Short Term Shop on Youtube     For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s Book, Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties  - https://amzn.to/3Adg6PA     Need lending for your Short Term Rental? Get Pre-Approved on a loan with The Mortgage Shop - https://mortgage.shop/