, I've been trying to get a hold of him for that past couple days to make sure we're aligned on getting the demo team ready to go and provide initial funding.

That will bring me super valuable info on what people are looking and if what I did to the house is aligned with it.I know 90% of the people would walk w/o filling the form so I was actually wondering if doing some sort of drawing would incentive people to do it.My questions:1- Is it legal?

I have found that my interests and hobbies change often and they don't always seem to align with an ability to make money (besides perhaps being a nerd for personal finance and finding new ways to be frugal).

Maybe you should move yourself out of the area and go to where the thinking/mindset is more aligned with you.

I suggest you have all the other ducks aligned before focusing on GC's.

Write her a check for her to spend however she wishes.3) The "Why": Align with her on the "why" you're doing it.

It’s up to you to figure out what aligns with your short-mid-and long-term goals.

My initial interest has been to buy and hold with the idea of providing a monthly cash flow and also longterm equity, so the idea of flipping right now unfortunately doesn't align with my current work schedule, though the profit your friend looks to make is amazing. 

Ideally you want to align yourself as a partner (till you get your capital up) vs just a contractor.

The bottom line is that you need to figure out what your goals are and align your real estate endeavors accordingly.