One can do lending of a commerical nature in about 32 states legally the others you need to be an MLO and NMLS registered.

He usually buys in C neighborhoods and has to do heavy rehab, but he's a construction guy that also runs his own property management company, so it's 2nd nature for him.

To match them, I use a formula Sofa: solid color textured pillow (2) + patterned pillow (2) + solid color (2)King bed: 26"x26" pillows (3) + lumbar/body pillow at least 48"L (1) - I'll do a print + a solidQueen Bed: 26"x26" pillows (2) + lumbar pillow 36" (1)Twin/Bunk: 14" x 20" lumbar pillow (1)In outdoor spaces, I keep it simple and match the pillows to the rug.For artificial plants I source from Nearly Natural, Wayfair and Home Depot. 

If a person benefits from a product they sell it’s only natural if they promote what is perceived as a benefit even if the quoted benefits are not automatic or even a given. 

Unless there is a history of STRs in the property already and you have experience with STR, you really wouldn't be able to supplement your income with that. 

Does the bank just realize since I own the LLC that has a 51% interest in the new LLC that it naturally flows down to me? 

With a milder climate, lack of natural disaster, good economic opportunities, and decent governance, NC has a bright future.

How they could be more intertwined and supplement each other. 

We are seriously considering  rent to retirement properties given the relative passive nature.

It's not quite as easy as renting out two sides of a duplex, but with the right marketing and management you could rent out the extra unit to supplement the mortgage payment.