setup LLC in another state?

[Bryan M.]

Hi everyone, I have a question about forming an LLC.

I live and work in Ma and have one rental property in MA, I plan on adding to and building my rental property business in Ma also. Ma state LLC filing fees are $520 and RI are $150. Could I file in RI and run my bisiness in MA? I live close to the RI boarder so I could get to a post office for a PO box fairly easily. Also is an LLC the way to go for a rental property business? I would like to get business financing at some point. Thanks for the help.