I think our lawyer is just overly cautious - says that if the LLC want's to be shady they can shut down the operation and instruct for our deposit not to be released from escrow.In any case, appreciate all the advice - we agree with all your comments and that was our gut feel but always nice to hear some affirmation.

Cons - you don't know who opens their mail, and they may be desperately trying to keep a separation between church and state (work and non-work life).

@John Hatfiledhttps://www.housingwire.com/articles/46567-sec-shuts-down-equitybuild-claims-company-is-135m-real-estate-ponzi-schemeI hope you got your money back!

Another was a family member molested by a church leader when he was young.  

Unfortunately this isn't tenable in the Fan or Church Hill, or any of the nice neighborhoods.

:>)Although they shut down my favorite DPT loophole, I've already identified a couple of other loopholes in the new rent control ordnance so all is good.

The costs associated with a new DBO escrow are very high and the DBO Commissioner has a problem with escrow companies for some reason and is shutting them down left and right.

Oh ok @Kevin Fox the seller mention they will be shutting it off the day after closing so I am planning to put it in my name at that time. 

I have lead small groups in the past at my church and I believe that "you are the average of the 5 people you spend most time with" So I am looking to create a group of 5 other women entrepreneurs in the Atlanta area that can meet each week preferably on Mondays mid-day to begin our week strong.

And the company told me their electricity can be shut off at any time.