-- Anonymous

We eventually plan to move the properties into an LLC (or multiple LLC's), but in the meantime, are looking for a way to anonymize our interactions with tenants.Our short term concern is that tenants know our full names, phone numbers, addresses, etc.

While big multifamily buildings need to advertise all year long; you only need to advertise during your vacancies so your public exposure only needs to be a minimum. think anonymous and not link any properties together on the interwebs unless necessary.

If you do, then you gain nothing by going the LLC route and might as well place them property in a land trust to buy yourself some anonymity. 

As for the land trust, besides the anonymity, is there any benefit?

I've spoken to the agency and they are fine with me telling potential tenants that it's rented to an agency the provides transitional housing for women.I understand the need for anonymity for all tenants but I think mothers with young children should be aware and decide for themselves if they are ok with having their children there before being stuck in a lease.

You are presenting your self as a big anonymous company.

Our member's profile pages are regularly ranked on the first page of results for their names, and this is good for business.3 - Reality - While cyberspace is great for staying anonymous, if you're here to do business, then anonymous doesn't work.

If you're really curious, contact a couple of property management company and ask for (anonymous) T12's in similar sized properties with the same bedroom/bathroom count.

Honesty is the best policy of course but it seems like the state laws make it hard to remain anonymous via mailings.