We were talked into paying in full (we know we know!)

TravisIf I'm GC'ing the project and paying subs, I usually pencil $50/sf for cosmetic rehab, $75/sf for medium rehab and $100/sf for full gut as a starting point.

Like if they were required to pay 90% of their appraised value to purchase the property at the seller’s option?

Better to pay for a professional carpet cleaner and not risk carpet damage. 

I added value to this deal by negotiating with the sellers to credit us $30,000 and to pay for all of the necessary fixes during escrow.The real value add though is in the capabilities of the property.

If you have an address, you should be able to type it in on the county site and find out who the homeowner is..

To succeed you have to stand out, and when guests are paying premiums to stay they deserve what they pay for. 

Can I sue them or report the agent to the ethics board and have them pay the total fees incurred due to their insincerity?

I did not have your mentality at 21.I'd say you are headed in the right direction with the strategy you are considering - househacking.You'll be able to use a low-down payment option, learn to manage properties, create systems for managing maintenance projects, have your tenants pay most or all of your mortgage,... the list goes on.There will definitely be hurdles but like you said...you'll make it work!

(Sorry.)This will get a bit confusing at first:You should find some answers in this government guide, starting on page 15: https://www.dca.ga.gov/sites/default/files/2-15-21_handbook_final_draft.pdfThere is example language of what your written notice to the tenant should include.