And does the existing plumbing, vents, & electrical (if to code) near the ceiling ok to leave as the ground is dug down enough to meet the height?

Purchase price: $1,300,000 Cash invested: $143,000I acquired a stunning 2,000sqft 2bd/2ba condo with 17ft ceilings in Marina deI Rey by investing $143,000 (down payment and closing costs) for the property, securing a favorable 3.1% interest rate.

I like the black and white, I like the open cabinets--all very Scandinavian/Icelandic (though I doubt they will be your renters).If it were mine, I'd have it professionally CLEANED by a house cleaning service and run a test ad and see how the responses go.If it looks desirable to potential (long term) renters, I'd have the paint touched up so it's not so sloppy (no drip marks, no other colored brush marks on the black or white).I'd also get a curtain called a sheer, and 2 rods and cover the window on the back door for privacy and sun control.If it's a class C, I'd ditch those flashlights on the ceiling (sell them on Craig's list or junk them) and install a [4] FOUR bulb florescent cloud light up there.

I added features such as a fireplace, a vaulted ceiling, a skylight, a fire pit, and a fountain.

"The term “structural components” includes such parts of a building as walls, partitions, floors, and ceilings, as well as any permanent coverings therefor such as paneling or tiling; windows and doors; all components (whether in, on, or adjacent to the building) of a central air conditioning or heating system, including motors, compressors, pipes and ducts; plumbing and plumbing fixtures, such as sinks and bathtubs; electric wiring and lighting fixtures; chimneys; stairs, escalators, and elevators, including all components thereof; sprinkler systems; fire escapes; and other components relating to the operation or maintenance of a building""AmeriSouth relies on two classifications within Rev.

I predict the appreciation in the bay area for next 10 years will hit ceiling as the mortgage/income ratio in this area is the highest nationwide.Btw, if you want to *lose* money, please invest in crypto.

And we're getting away from ceiling fans (often found in older houses) as it's amazing how often tenants will pull out the starters.Gail

Well, it has a large hole in the ceiling above a tub, that apparently was to fix the upstairs plumbing. 

For example: minimum sq footage, 10' interior ceilings, cannot exceed 45' building height, percentage of exterior brick/stone, no vinyl siding allowed etc.  

Next is the AC/Heat...they have one window AC unit which is old and I want to replace it with a new system for the whole house....this is where it gets tricky...the house is on a slab foundation with no crawl space and no attic that I know of...oh and vaulted ceilings.