A lot of companies are allowing people to telecommute because it saves them money and helps you out as well.
I'd certainly check into that with some temp agencies that can give you the info you need to get into one of these opportunities.
I substitute at a local elementary school. If they had their way, I'd be there 2-4 days a week but we have our own business and I am working at home most of the time. NO, our business is not MLM or anything like that. We are brokers/consulting for raw materials companies.
If you love selling you might like one of the MLM opportunities, most do require an investment, recruiting new people, selling whatever you sell. I personally am not into MLM opportunities but some people love them.
Good luck