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12 March 2012 | 11 replies
People want to remain anonymous.
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27 July 2011 | 40 replies
You sold this property to the owner (who wants to remain anonymous) in 2009 when at Investor Nation!
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26 November 2022 | 32 replies
I know I don't need one, I do prefer one for anonymity and risk protection.
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13 October 2016 | 17 replies
I recently connected with a very successful wholesaler, who I'll keep anonymous because he may not want me to call him out in public, through commenting on forums and reaching out with questions.
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5 July 2015 | 6 replies
I also do it for the anonymity, which to me, is huge.
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3 February 2019 | 8 replies
Same goes for the other side, are they personal contact eye to eye face to face people, or do they prefer more anonymous type interaction?
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8 May 2019 | 7 replies
You used to be able to have a cpa or attorney get the TIN for the entity and have anonymity.
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15 May 2019 | 13 replies
They answer via anonymous e-mail or message.
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29 August 2020 | 6 replies
With the holding company, the draws and contributions go “up” to the holding company then back “down” again the tree of ownership.Also, it can help with anonymity.
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13 January 2023 | 348 replies
Land trust are used to achieve the anonymity.