In most states, LLC “piercing” is actually much more difficult than “corporation veil” piercing because corporations demand having all legal requirements in place; holding directors meetings, separation of bank accounts, no intermingling of funds, etc.  

They buy at auction and off the MLS.Edit: Here's an interesting little note I just ran across:Most of Pierce County’s property tax valuation appeals for the 2014 tax year come from a single source: Invitation Homes, the county’s largest owner of single-family rental houses.

It can be found here:http://beta.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/131211-where-to-invest-in-washington-state-buy-and-hold  Personally, I see a lot of potential in areas within Pierce County and downtown Tacoma.

@James Leake ask your real estate attorney how difficult it is to pierce the corporate veil of the average single proprietor LLC.

Am I risking piercing the corporate veil if I use my personal card and then immediately reimburse myself from my LLC checking account?

I talked with a RE attorney today, thinking that we'd be focused on series LLCs; however, he advised against the series LLC in Texas since the "chances of piercing the vale are high in this state" opposed to others.

Bonus points if you can help explain the buy in personal name transfer to LLC and how that does/doesn't pierce corporate veil too (not that OP was doing this, but common).

Co-mingling funds can 'pierce your corporate veil' and yield the whole benefit of a separate business worthless.I'm sure those much smarter and better qualified in these matters will chime in @Ray M.

Also, it seems it's getting easier to "pierce the veil" of protection, as seen in court cases around the nation as of late.Umbrella insurance is great, but in cases of an enormous claim, would not protect our personal assets.

Looking for an additional electricians that are investor friendly and can get stuff completed on or before deadlines.The areas include Snohomish, King, Pierce, Thurston, Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason and Cowlitz Counties.Pm me for more info and details for current jobs in Pierce and Grays Harbor County.