Please check out the book I co-authored called Lend to Live: Earn Hassle-Free Passive Income in Real Estate with Private Money Lending published by BiggerPockets.com/lendtolive.

Where You Live: It's usual practice to register an LLC in the state in which you call home.

What about the home that someone is living in?  

This approach aligns with my preference for immediate equity and the potential to replicate this strategy with a second property by year's end.House Hack a New Construction Duplex: I've spotted a duplex priced at $405k that's appealing for a live-in investment.

I just watched you via facebook live link at Wednesday nights meet up put on by Blue Sky homes. 

@Sole Angelhouse hack or live in flip

As long as you stay 100% business-purpose (i.e. no live-in flips or anything sniffing of owner-occupancy), the NMLS/regulations do not apply in most states and you will likely be good on the regulatory piece (as always, there are exceptions and you should always consult with a pro/research)

You cant get that kind of money out of someone who lives in an apt. 

It needed some TLC, and over the months of living there, we slowly started feeling claustrophobic.

I live and work in Ocala so any specific questions about area I would love to try and help.