Conversely, we spoke to an attorney who suggested we create a partnership agreement as well as bring him in as an employee and w2 him at the end of the year (they can draw everything up for the low low price of $4000!!)

Most of the experienced ones will be able to give you a ballpark per SF as a starting point, which may vary depending on price point and therefore level of finish out. 

The confusing thing I found was under the property assessor page it shows the owner/ETUX, and a C/O which is someone else. 

If it were me, I would be reluctant to assume much at all about their knowledge level and areas of expertise.Happy to help if you have additional questions or thoughts.

my co-worker is from Canada and was working in the US for over 3 years on a visa before buying his condo. he had no debt and had strong salary history - however, he couldn't qualify for a traditional mortgage because he didn't have any credit history in the states.

Could someone just have filled the basement with sand and boarded it up, or is it possible that the foundation is built on ground level? 

At lower profit levels, there're minimal or no tax benefits.If you're married, an LLC filing a partnership return may be the best option.It is acceptable to not have any business entity when you start, as long as legal liability is addressed with insurance.

Greetings all!
I’m flying into Denver today and looking to get a lay of the land and make some connections. Is anyone on here in that area and able to meet? I would love to connect.

HEY EVERYONE!
I’m flying into Denver today and looking to get a lay of the land and make some connections. Is anyone on here in that area and able to meet? I would love to connect.
If you are in the area and not able...

As far as LVF selection goes, from my research a thinner (3.2 - 4 mm) LVF plank that will hopefully be more flexible to handle the not perfectly level hardwood floor underneath.