Having issues finding specific STR laws for the city. 

Split using new law.

Depends on the laws in your state.

An accountant knows and follows the laws and standards and can help you maximize your profits and save your thousands.

Check your state laws regarding real estate.

Will depend on several factors like the type of property, type of tenants, your risk tolerance, other assets you own, your estate planning, laws where the property is located, etc.

This was due to desirability, affordability, limited supply due to geography and laws protecting open space coupled with very high demand due to net in-migration of high-earners/wealthy people, and perhaps most importantly a diverse job market in recession-proof sectors like education, government, defense, healthcare, etc. not just tech, energy or manufacturing that can be boom/bust. 

Can anyone recommend some helpful (wholesale)Law Firms in GA that tend to give advice/info about laws and regulations?

I agree there may be times to lower the rent, but in my cities, county and generally state I have found that to be rare   Other parts of the country have different economic, real estate and supply & demand situations.Ultimately it is the market, laws & condition that determine what rent is appropriate and what the community will accept. 

It's hard not to be as the greatest city in America.Perhaps more accurately a state with a few tech billionaires, a large homeless population and a sizeable number of recent immigrants who are there until they realize it would be best to move to a different state.