Most banks will also require the short sale home to be listed on MLS and process throw their online platform so doing this under the radar is most unlikely. 

That all said there are still ways to invest now and get in the game.

That said, please be sure to follow forum rules and not solicit in the forums outside marketplace or spam via the message system, both of which are against the terms of service here.Based on your initial post, it sounds to me like you have more to offer than most so in my opinion, you have a better chance since you have the skill set AND some skin in the game!

What is your relationship to Online Commercial Mortgage in your signature?

I currently use QB Online but they don't have a job costing feature, only workarounds for now.

@Stephen Paunovski House hacking is  an excellent way to get into the game. 

Si jamais tu es encore dans la game à Montreal hit me up.

My management software buildium lets them pay online. 

What bothers me about bigger pockets is a lot of people like myself are starting out in this game to build capital.

Follow up with your attorney or tax preparer to go over the details for your individual situation.I don't know of any checklist that exists for piercing the corporate veil but I'm sure if you read articles online, you would find several on the subject.