This 2021 Certificate of Existence Scheme is explicitly detailed on the NC SOS web site, which says. 

The regulations are a complicated web I'm having trouble understanding.

One feature I seem to want when it comes to self-storage is the ability for customers to rent the storage online over the web.  

I also foresee Penn buying more real estate in the area which means they’ll expand their mortgage program for Penn employees and affiliates(HUP). 

QUESTION:  That said, I would love some expert POV on which of the LLCs I should publicly affiliate myself with as the Founder & GM.

Is there any ideas or web links to go to that we can put in their information and calculate our a potential return on their investment worksheet and the pro's of being a private investor for real estate deals? 

Something like " we MAY share your personal information with other affiliates in the nature of our business practices" followed with the usual   "in order that we may serve you better" blah blah. 

You could also create a web site specifically for the rental, and put all these keywords into it.

Pay attention to our local REIA - Stark County REIA to stay on top of local developments as were are an affiliate of the very active OREIA. 

I currently live in Hendersonville, NC and will be affiliating with a Real Estate firm here locally soon.