Based off the details below, what are my options and where should I go to start getting adequate information to take full advantage of my current home situation, considering the circumstances at hand?

If they did not, they need to show the reason why they bought as an intended owner occupant and the circumstances changed so they could not.The other quick fix to that is that HUD could VERY EASILY put a restriction on the site that you are only allowed to buy 1 house every 2 years as an owner occupant.

I don't know about GA  but I ran into a similar circumstance in Mississippi..

What they allow, under what specific circumstances, is hard to keep track of.  

@Roland Paicely  That thought had occurred to me, but unfortunately its out of the question, he has made it clear he just wants to sell it and move on, and from what I know of his personal circumstances I believe him.

If circumstances are bad and you have to bear them, do not make them a part of yourself.

And the other issue is going to be whether those are expensable items under any circumstances or whether they would need to be capitalized whether primary or rental.Dave

I had a "my home" that I was in a similar circumstance, I knew I would be back in 5 years.

I've heard from other agents that 6 months is the minimum you should plan on, but I would think if you can point to a change in circumstance that makes a move reasonable, you'd be okay with less time (although I can't imagine you'd actually have to, because I've never heard of a bank checking on these things).

Depends on your circumstances though..