Multi-State Licensing / Opening Independent Brokerage

[Winn Cook]

I am a licensed MLO who is doing business in Colorado. I am looking into becoming licensed in multiple states, Texas at first. Any advice or tips on starting an office in a new state? Will I have to have a brick and mortar store, and will I need a new account to pull consumer credit? Just wondering how minimal of a setup I can have and meet the guidelines, as majority of work will be remote.

Thanks to all!