I would plaster their crappy photos all over the internet, yelp reviews, etc.the threat of bad reviews and lawsuit can help the LL end this arrangement without additional loss, regardless of what the contract states.

I left the phone conversation satisfied that I did all I could over the phone, told him that I would love to come look at the house if he could arrange a time that would work for the tenant.

Thanks again You may need to arrange payment with the agent.

The property is just now finally being rebuilt after a terrible arrangement of issues that occurred between my insurance and the county...

It is natural that the couple in their 50s occupying your most expensive property will be more settled and stable than a younger family that may need to change living arrangements due to job or school factors.So far as wear and tear it is obvious that a family with children will be harder on the premises than an adult couple. 

That way you have a little protection knowing at least one roommate is able to cover the rent should the roommate arrangement go south. 

Are their any brokers in Georgia that allow this arrangement?

If there is an owners meter make arrangements for an electrician to come out and rectify to put all common area lights and outlets onto the owners box.

Ideally, it would be amazing if we could find a lender who would essentially allow us to do a 5% down mortgage through them and count our rent/projected rent toward our debt to income ratio, but we're definitely open to other creative arrangements as well!

Then I would arrange to have the county inspect the property.