Something unique is always a little movie-cove, with a couch and bean bag chairs and comfy rug, some fairy lights dangling from the ceiling.

Light & Vent requirements (especially for the bedrooms), 7' clear ceiling height, eater service size, etc.

I am confused, how there are options available today that does not comply with city rules (ceiling lower than 7ft)?

I did have 2 units with roof leaks in the storm with one being bad enough that it needs minor interior repairs (mostly ceiling drywall, at most a few hundred dollars).So I am not affected by the board of supervisors no eviction ban other than realizing how unfair it is for the LL in that area. 

My units will have 9' ceilings, townhouse style, in-unit washer dryers, dishwashers, and central AC.

That included a cabin setting complete with log cabin siding and cedar ceiling.

Being in the Great Smoky Mountains with a 5 mile radius to Dollywood and the surrounding communities, we decided to do a complete remodel down to the studs including a cabin setting complete with log cabin siding and cedar ceiling.

This will lead to hot and cold areas in the house unless you add additional circulation e.g ceiling fans.

I cant skimp on PM and DIY unless it's replacing a light bulb as long as its not in the ceiling

I only cleaned it out by ordering dumpsters and tossed out garbage and ceiling debris.