Because we are local to the property I knew that is has always maintained a very high occupancy but just totally outdated and not very physically attractive.

As a newbie with very few folks around me physically that venture into this, you are keeping my optimism high while temporing my enthusiasm with healthy doses of logical reality.

If the agent has never physically done roof work, never personally purchased roof repairs, or been directly involved with a roof renovation project then they probably shouldn't offer any suggestion other than contacting a roofer. 

I know those may not be considered passive in a lot of cases, but I am a fairly competent DIYer and really enjoy using my tools, physical activities, and seeing a project come together.

I know the spirit of the law implies I physically live there, but does the letter of the law say where I have to sleep as long as it is set up for me ?

Physical Signage in front of the space2. 

I included in additional clause "Tenant acknowledged that even though they will not physically inhabit the home until they return from deployment (after the lease effective date) they are still responsible for the terms and provisions in this agreement."

The demolition of buildings in Lower East Side, Lower West Side, Paradise Valley, and theHastings Street business district - and the subsequent physical barriers caused by the freeways - split and reduced the thriving neighborhoods.

I applied for a modification of the fire sprinklers based on the proximity of my building to a hydrant and a fire station, and on the fact that there is no new construction occurring on the property.  

I'd rather invest in Brewerytown if looking for a rental to hold as I think that proximity to Center City is going to mean good things for the area over time.