You then file the annual report each year and continue to fork over another $500 annually.Next "cheapest" will be legal zoom or a similar service, I believe they'll help roll the registration with the state into the start up package.I use "cheapest" in quotes - the primary purpose of an LLC is typically to provide some level of asset protection. 

North Carolina is an attorney state, and Brent King Law works with investors.

I'm an out of state investor in New England as well.

Some states have an automatic reserve unless specifically stated there is no reserve.

If you are looking for a low-interest rate or new construction and you cannot find it in your backyard, then I suggest taking a look at markets outside of your state. 

Read a couple articles comparing the two and I think you'll choose quartz.

Make no mistake - it's stressful and it sucks taking on a project like this - especially out of state.

The optimist in me states that if I build something beautiful/unique, I can stand out.

Is this a State-licensed Electrician?

While that's all of Wake county, my concern would be if the 5k new homes this gentlemen stated are concentrated where I'm looking.