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Own a newly built Vermont home without waiting for a bank to say yes. Built in 2024, this energy-efficient post and beam...
10/09/2026

Own a newly built Vermont home without waiting for a bank to say yes. Built in 2024, this energy-efficient post and beam home is available through our rent to own program. It features high-performance insulated panels, a steel roof, a heat pump, mini-split cooling, and a propane fireplace, so it stays comfortable year-round without huge utility bills. It’s on town water and sewer in a private, country setting.

The entire first level is a heated two-bay garage, perfect for a workshop or your snowmobiles and kayaks. Upstairs you’ll find cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, an open kitchen and living area, a primary suite, and same-floor laundry. Step out onto the wrap-around deck for views toward Crystal Lake, with Kingdom Trails, Burke Mountain, and VAST trails just minutes away.

Ready to take the next step? Apply here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=lLjqrfQWY0yvS21OswGOGBPIE__Ru2lNjy1o8z7UXIhUNFdYTDIzMjRZNVZJNDEwUFZDRlQ3MFVPMy4u

Questions? Message us or call/text 802-316-8339.

Not the right fit? Join our Rent to Own Buyer’s List: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=lLjqrfQWY0yvS21OswGOGBPIE__Ru2lNjy1o8z7UXIhURTBSVTA0OFVBS09PTDRSTjcyMjZWNExIRC4u

Equal Housing Opportunity. Lean Management Inc.

Your path to owning a Vermont outdoor basecamp starts here, through our rent to own program, with no need to wait on a b...
10/09/2026

Your path to owning a Vermont outdoor basecamp starts here, through our rent to own program, with no need to wait on a bank. The last home on the road before Holland Pond access, this property backs up to the 9,493-acre Bill Sladyk Wildlife Management Area and has direct access to VAST trails. Fishing, boating, hunting, snowmobiling, ATV riding, and hiking are all right outside your door.

The home has been thoughtfully updated with a brand-new heating system, new kitchen appliances, a new well pump, water softener, and whole-house filtration. 2026 improvements include new flooring throughout, a remodeled upstairs bath, a new back deck, and fresh exterior stain. A bonus room off the attached garage works as a family room, office, or gear room, and a generator hookup and Starlink setup are included.

Ready to take the next step? Apply here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=lLjqrfQWY0yvS21OswGOGBPIE__Ru2lNjy1o8z7UXIhUNFdYTDIzMjRZNVZJNDEwUFZDRlQ3MFVPMy4u

Questions? Message us or call/text 802-316-8339.

Not the right fit? Join our Rent to Own Buyer’s List: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=lLjqrfQWY0yvS21OswGOGBPIE__Ru2lNjy1o8z7UXIhURTBSVTA0OFVBS09PTDRSTjcyMjZWNExIRC4u

Equal Housing Opportunity. Lean Management Inc.

New to AI? Already using it every day? Either way, you’ll leave with something you can use. November’s meetup skips the ...
10/08/2026

New to AI? Already using it every day? Either way, you’ll leave with something you can use. November’s meetup skips the jargon and focuses on real applications for acquisitions, due diligence, and day-to-day operations.

Join Penne Dodge VanderBush on Tuesday, November 3 at 6:00pm at Burlington B**r Company!

Vermont doesn’t have enough housing, and a lot of what we do have needs work. No single company is going to fix that. Bu...
09/30/2026

Vermont doesn’t have enough housing, and a lot of what we do have needs work. No single company is going to fix that. But it’s a big part of why we do what we do, and it’s why our team spent 3 days at the Creative Financing Real Estate Investors conference looking for ways to do it better.

A quick thank you to the Smart Real Estate Coach team for a super informative & well-run event!

Here’s what we’re taking back to Vermont:

1ļøāƒ£There’s more than one way to sell a home.

Most sellers only hear about two options: list with an agent, or take a cash offer below what they hoped for. Seller financing, lease options, and rent-to-own can let a seller get closer to their asking price if they don’t need all their cash at once. These structures aren’t right for everyone, but they’re worth knowing about, especially in a market where many buyers are priced out of traditional financing.

2ļøāƒ£ Buyers need a guide, not just a listing.

Plenty of people are close to buying but not quite there. Maybe their credit needs time, or they’re still saving for a down payment. A rent-to-own arrangement only works if the buyer understands what they’re signing up for, including taxes and insurance, and has someone checking in along the way.

3ļøāƒ£ Consistency beats intensity.

A steady number of conversations and offers every week does more than a big push followed by a quiet month. We’re rebuilding our weekly scorecard to track each step, not just closings, so we can see where things slow down.

4ļøāƒ£ Relationships are the real business.

Lenders, attorneys, contractors, other housing providers, and neighbors. Most of our best deals and best advice have come through people we already knew. Showing up consistently and following through matters more than any marketing campaign.

Solving Vermont’s housing challenges will take a lot of people working on them: builders, nonprofits, lenders, municipalities, housing providers, and homeowners. We’re glad to be one small part of that, and we’re always happy to learn from others doing the work too!

Behind on rent doesn’t have to mean heading straight to eviction. Vermont has real resources for both sides of this, and...
09/22/2026

Behind on rent doesn’t have to mean heading straight to eviction. Vermont has real resources for both sides of this, and most people don’t know they exist until they’re already in crisis.

Tenants: the HOP grant through your local Community Action Agency can help cover back rent. Chittenden County also has several faith-based organizations that assist with arrears.

Landlords: landlordrelief.vsha.org is worth checking before a termination notice.

We’d rather see rent get paid than a unit sit vacant and a tenant lose their home. Comment ā€œGUIDEā€ for the full post with all the resources and numbers. šŸ 

Excited to be connected with Incremental Development Alliance and their work in Vermont! Two trainings coming up for any...
09/19/2026

Excited to be connected with Incremental Development Alliance and their work in Vermont!

Two trainings coming up for anyone thinking about their first small development project: a full-day Workshop in Lyndon on 9/23, and a six-week virtual Developer Academy starting 10/6. No experience needed to start.

Comment for the link if you want to learn more about building Vermont’s missing middle housing. šŸ˜ļø

Your next deal could be one handshake away! VTREM’s speed networking night is back October 6th at 6pm at BBCO, come meet...
09/11/2026

Your next deal could be one handshake away! VTREM’s speed networking night is back October 6th at 6pm at BBCO, come meet investors, lenders, agents, and contractors from across the Vermont community. šŸ’”šŸ˜ļø

Not going to pretend we've got this all figured out. Advances in AI are still moving fast, and we're still learning what...
09/03/2026

Not going to pretend we've got this all figured out. Advances in AI are still moving fast, and we're still learning what's actually useful versus what just feels productive without doing much.

But we've noticed most landlords stop at level one: using AI to draft a message. There's a lot more people are experimenting with, sanity-checking deal numbers before an offer, getting a first pass on lease documents before a purchase, turning raw expense data into a readable monthly summary. Some of it's genuinely useful. Some of it needs a lot more human oversight than people give it credit for.

We broke down where we've seen this actually add value, and where we're still keeping a human firmly in the loop.

Comment "GUIDE" and we'll send it your way. šŸ¤–

Know a great speaker for the Vermont Real Estate Meetup? šŸ—£ļø  We’re lining up our 2027 lineup and looking for folks to pr...
09/02/2026

Know a great speaker for the Vermont Real Estate Meetup? šŸ—£ļø

We’re lining up our 2027 lineup and looking for folks to present!!

We typically schedule something the first Mon, Tue, or Wed of each month at 6:30pm at Burlington B**r Co., but dates are flexible and we’ll work with you.

It’s completely free, and a great way to share your story and get in front of future clients. šŸ™Œ

We’re open to having just about anyone present, but especially looking for commercial investors, attorneys, CPAs/tax pros, and lenders.

If someone comes to mind, tag them below or send us a DM. šŸ‘‡

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