Paypal will freeze your account and take your money it is against their TOS.
Other methods depend on how much you trade (same rules as fiat)
Google search the story about guys being arrested by the FBI after meeting through Localbitcoins.
..and WHY
edit:
ya the guy above me has it right LOL
If you just buy or sell small amount of bitcoin in localbitcoin.com, it is fine. Do not do too much trading there. I think if you just buy bitcoin from others, you do not need a money transmitter license.