Michael Cohen is a partner and founding member of Lean Real Estate, a successful investment firm buying directly from owners. The team at Lean applies lean manufacturing principles to real estate investment, which has helped the team of three stay focused and well disciplined in every aspect of their operation.

Learn from Michael how to apply lean principles to your operation in our episode, plus understand more about the Burlington, Vermont real estate market. Burlington is one of Vermont's highest performing markets for increasing value as is Chittenden county as a whole, which has been good for some and a challenge for those seeking stable and desirable places to live in what is a dynamic and very attractive part of the country, along the shores of Lake Champlain.