I know that is a long pay back period but don't plan on selling anytime soon, plus you never know what nat gas prices will do. 

If you are going to get your license in Virginia I would plan to stay there for a decent bit(5+ years).

It all started with removing some interior walls and changing the floor plan, removing a chimney, adding a bedroom and bathroom, installing patio door to the backyard, and completely renovating every other interior element What was the outcome?

I don’t plan on putting any % down right now at least.

Property Management: Are you planning to self-manage or hire a property manager?

I tried to use an app called melio to pay some of my contractors with a credit card and it cost me more headache than planning for my rehab project.

A 1031 exchange does not apply to primary residences.If you plan to use the proceeds to buy land for a business, consider whether the land qualifies as an Opportunity Zone investment.

It depends how long you plan on living.

The plan was to buy a warehouse, lay down turf and hard courts and lease the space to local schools and leagues and host tournaments.

Most of the time I do the BRRRR strategy and I have scaled to 9 doors now, one of which I'm planning to flip.