Just a little context I barely have a creative bone in my body I like to joke that my siblings took all the creativity for themselves this step personally was my hardest step. 

You should consult an attorney or CPA for your specific situation.ANONYMITY: When you create the LLC, your name is recorded on the documents and published on the Secretary of State's website for all to see.

Bought on Contract For Deed and only recorded the notice.2.

And if you’re listing the house online, try platforms like LoopNet or local Facebook groups for real estate or community housing.Just make sure to do your homework and ask for references, check their track record, and make sure they’re following any local zoning or licensing rules.

If you're expecting property owners to sell their home to you at a discount, you'll need to earn their trust - whether that be by demonstrating a successful track record with purchasing/selling similar deals OR by meeting them face to face and separating yourself from the dozens of local investors and realtors.Lastly, I'd recommend searching past posts related to this topic as well as checking out books related to your target investment strategies.All the best!

GRM and cap rate both looked great, but when we pulled utility records, we found heating costs in winter were brutal because of old, inefficient systems.

Your track record is not sufficient enough to open meaningful financing doors yet.

I just don't want to do that until the deed is recorded.

We have record employment, all of our retail is booming, housing is still selling.

But it should only be attorney cost, the deed and recording fees (few hundred) , maybe a final water cert.