I am still learning about trusts, but from what i have read, you can use a trust name to be anonymous.

Alex, it is probably a contract issue you might look at with the pm if you want that in your agreement, and it may not be a great practice for the pm to do this , especially if you use a pm to avoid this very issue and have anonymity.

When I post ads on craigslist, I have 4 or 5 questions at the bottom that need answered and I only use the anonymous e-mail at first.  

He basically admitted to owning all these homes under anonymous LLC's and talked about being down in the hood every day keeping up on things.  

Time spent quelling anonymous angry masses on social media is time wasted IMOI'd not read anything into the comments you received on FB about rents, nor make any assumptions about the fires and housing shortages/costs.  

I would like to stay anonymous beyond my first name with him.

A few anonymous phone calls could get the yards cleaned up or the occupants cited to court. 

@Blake BroomerWelcome fellow Pennsylvanian.It also depends on what activity that you are doing, flipping, buy and hold, rehabs, wholesale, commercial, development, etc.There are tax implications, as well as liability issues, and anonymity also.The PA Dept of State has an online file that you can check to see if the proposed name is in use.In most cases I'd recommend that the entity name not contain either you first or sur names.In any event, the best advise would be to contact a PA attorney to help decide the type of entity, your planned work and possible other parties involved. 

Somebody ought to start an BP LA (lurkers anonymous) meeting.

You'll be able to meet others who have dealt with these individuals and also sense their integrity and reliability.Stay away from anonymous online lenders, if that's how you found this one, and anyone else making fantastic promises.