You'll have a code required head height of at least 7'-6" if you're using the IBC and depending on the depth of the structure, which probably won't be less than 12" (in wood) then you're at an 8'-6" floor to floor dimension.You may get clever and do some split level work.

I’ve done some updates before move in, updated ceiling fans, light fixtures, painted, smoothed ceilings, installed faux wood beams in rooms with vaulted ceilings, and some landscaping.

@Ben MorrisonIn my situation it probably would've taken a similar amount of time to go either way, but I wanted to keep the strength of the plaster and lath construction and avoid issues that may arise with having to modify the original wood trim.

We moved into our own apartment early 2016 after our wedding paying $1,050 per month (price includes $50 charge for water).Home ownership in sight?

My question is the siding is wood and in decent shape however after removing some sheet rock from the interior noticed there was some gaps exposing the elements to inside the wall, could I just put tyvek house wrap over old siding the put new siding over that or is this not a good idea?

No deferred maintenance, but with some minor cosmetic upgrades (paint, hard wood, dishwasher installation) the unit would easily go for at least $195K or rent for $1500/mo.

Wood.

I found this sight about two weeks ago on my quest to learn all I can about REI.

As well as some scrap wood and an old door in the basement left by the previous owners.Can anyone recommend a good person/company to go in and clean?

You’ll have to spring some $$ to redo the kitchen and bathroom but if cabinets are solid wood can maybe get away with painting them.