Anyone who has spent time in corporate America will recognize this reality. 

Often, for a variety of reasons, they don't want to be identified and they shield their ownership behind Delaware or Nevada corporations or complex arrangements where other people show up as owners when, in fact, they are not.

@Al Beahn Yah, I'm so with you, I'm more than ready to get out of corporate America. 

I'm still a firm believer that both of these markets are GREAT, rents in DFW are higher and lots of corporations are moving here, but if you're buying in the right areas in either market you should be good. 

You wouldn't be able to do any real estate investing in Maryland with just the alien corporation.

I am product manager for a fortune 100 company and I am not sure I can take the corporate cubicle life any longer! 

@Scott Vance  wow never knew that Thanks  I learn something every day on BPhttp://www.exeter1031.com/1031_exchange_personal_p...Overview of Personal Property 1031 ExchangesPersonal property 1031 Exchanges often include, but are certainly not limited to, exchanges of: corporate aircraftcommercial aircraftaircraft enginesaviation related equipmentshipping vesselsrailroad rolling stockautomobile fleetstruckstrucking equipmentlivestockgold coinspaintingsart workIntangible personal property 1031 Exchanges can involve assets such as: radio and television broadcasting licensestaxi medallionssports team franchisescopyrightstrademarksinternet domain namesURL addressesfast food franchise licenses

I currently work in Manufacturing/Operations for consumer products for a large corporation.

Be very choosy about who you decide to run with.My general advice to a new agent choosing a broker is to go with either a small boutique firm, or a large corporate one - each depending on your needs and taste. 

This has taken longer to establish but you are exposed to a greater number of people including international listing sites and being in New England you might have success with marketing to Europeans who travel here.