I as hoping if we could start a mini poll to see where we each stand amongst our Buy and Hold cohorts.I made a spread sheet that you can anonymously list your rental income and how much you are claiming in travel/meal expenses.

Any of those would give you anonymity from that standpoint.In order to stay off of deeds and recorded documents, you would have to appoint another Manager of the LLC and that person would have to sign.

That's why we appreciate property collectors anonymous.

Seriously . . . if you have to creep around with anonymous numbers and other sketchy tactics to promote your business, it probably isn't the kind that is going to bring you much credibility.

I'm also thinking of forming a Land Trust for more anonymity and so I can transfer a home I own into the trust that will be held by LLC.

One of the podcasts with Scott Smith #109 he recommends having your properties in an LLC or a trust for anonymity and asset protection.

@Jon Adams If your LLC is a sole proprietorship, then you can transfer the properties into the LLC without creating any issue with your lender.You can also simply transfer them into an anonymous land trust, which affords you a degree of anonymity and therefore protection.  

--Anonymous

Sometimes garage conversions require zoning approval, and depending on the city requirements, they may force you to have it inspected to ensure it's been done up to code.I would call the city and ask how to handle it - anonymously at first, to see what your options are. 

It's not particularly difficult if they already know you by a word-of-mouth network you've built up and come to you, while it's enormously difficult if you put an anonymous ad online, another advantage of being a local investor.What makes certain areas of a D-class neighborhood better than others?