Plus, my conservative nature and risk aversion.

I just want to learn what I can and apply what I learn (hopefully sooner rather than later).Any tips, criticism, etc. is extremely anticipated and appreciated.Thanks!

I wouldn't expect it to cover the majority of your housing payment, but all the other positives still apply.  

The company has been public for 15+ years and is in the natural gas space. 

Also we're military so the AD military exclusion may apply as well on the publication 523 but I'm not quite sure. 

Many people do this when applying the BRRRR strategy.

It is this loan that provides you liquidity, and unlike a 1031 exchange, there are no rules on the timing of subsequent purchase, nor do you have to apply all the cash to the replacement property or maintain at least as much debt on it as you had on the relinquished property.

I am looking at another opportunity that is all owner homes and traditional in nature.  

It will be incredibly useful to have the knowledge you are learning right now, as you will be able to apply it to your flips, and ensure your contractor(s) aren't peeing on your back and telling you it is raining.

The goal is to   apply my 10 years of commercial experience to the resident market.