The only one I would guess is inhabitable is Under Contract.Please do refer back and ask us questions if you have any about the buying process or possible options that might expand your search.

I have done that in the past, but currently all are civilian and not military renters.I am also thinking of buying near schools a 4 or 5 bd / 2 or 3 bath house and furnish each room and the entire house, and rent out each room to students. 

However, knowing the inhabitants of this place, expect lots of disagreements with my formula. 

However, comps in the area are almost non existent as the town only has about 900 inhabitants.

I own a 3 bedroom rental property in Chicago, which is currently inhabited by one tenant.

Keep in mind those on BP are mainly investors and are more educated ( well some anyway) than your average civilian retail buyer seller.Commission have always been negotiable and we see that right now.. in Vegas there are huge billboards with agents advertising 1% list side.. and we see BAC coming down .. really depends on the market and price points..  

The property is limited use because it does not belong to the inhabitant.

Yes it would reduce your expenses initially until they move out and now you have an inhabitable home that needs even more repairs or demolished. 

Mortgage laws say that I intent to inhabit the property as my primary residence.

There are many bad general contractors just like there are many bad doctors, teachers, accountants, etc.....a lot of people just dont care and never forget the "almighty dollar" is still the main focus in America and the people who inhabit the country.