He's been working in the craft for about 15 years and has done tables, chairs, cabinets, trim work, windows, among other things. 

A couch, a bed, some chairs, a mirror, some curtains, etc.

depends on the demographics.If its a retirement neighborhood, lots of elderly people some may find it a tripping hazard or a pain for walkers, wheel chairs etc...Down here in south Florida many older folks would not buy two story homes because of having to trek up and down, and we have lots of older folks.Sometimes the elevation difference can be partially minimized visually by using creative threshold transition pieces.

It would never ever enter my mind to give up my dog and it boggles my mind when people so non-chalantly think of a pet as if they're a chair, that you'll just put on the street.Yes, she lied on her application.

Can anyone speak to the pros, cons and difficulties of the various forms of incorporation in this context?

I read somewhere where landlords have charged a $20/month as additional rent for each pet instead of a pet deposit.Try to protect yourself as much as you can to incorporate the tenants to pay for any damages caused by their dog.

Is REI  your new business, are you are a rocking chair investor, your needs and or desires will be predicated on your responses and will be drastically different based on the new information. 

We have been collaborating via Podio, so I am doing better at incorporating the systems that my business will need to help me reach the goals I have set for the near future.

@Upen Patel Yes in addition to my new business, (15 chair hair salon) I also work full time as a shift engineer for a utility company.

@Naseer Khan you may be right but it was my interpretation of the CA LLC law below (bolded for the citation I am referring to):Under California law, all LLCs are required to annually file a California tax return and pay at least an $800 California franchise tax if they: Engage in any transaction in California for the purpose of financial gain or profit.Are incorporated or organized in California.Have qualified or registered to do business in California.Are “doing business” in California, whether or not they incorporated, organized, qualified or registered under California law.The Franchise Tax Board (“FTB”) takes the position that an LLC organized in a jurisdiction outside California is nevertheless “doing business” in California if: It is a member of an LLC that does business in California.It is a general partner in a partnership that does business in California.Any of the LLC’s members, managers, or other agents conducts business in California on behalf of the LLC.In addition, an out-of-state LLC is “doing business” in California if: The LLC is commercially domiciled in California (i.e., California is the place where realistic control of the LLC’s functions is centered).Sales, including sales by the LLC’s agents and independent contractors, in California exceed the lesser of $500,000 or 25% of the LLC’s total sales.Real or tangible property of the LLC in California exceeds the lesser of $50,000 or 25% of the LLC’s total real and tangible property.The amount paid in California by the LLC for compensation exceeds the lesser of $50,000 or 25% of the total compensation paid by the LLC