LLC formation address to use

[Justin Hayes]

I'm probably overthinking this, but here's an LLC formation question. When forming your LLC out of your home to get your real estate business started, did you put your home's physical address on the forms (business name reservation, etc) or did you mix and match your registered agent / use a virtual address / virtual mailbox to forward your mail to your home address to keep from placing your personal home address on the business formation documents? Trying to decide which route to take. Thank you for any advice.

[Scott Fuller]

That's a very common question Justin and you're definitely not overthinking it.  Like you mentioned, the problem with using your home address is that it becomes public record with the Secretary of State, so anyone can lookup your business and find your home address.  I would definitely recommend paying for a registered agent and virtual address/mailbox service.  It's not very expensive ($50-$150/year depending on the level of service you choose), and it allows you to keep your privacy.  I think it's well worth the money.