We eventually want to move back to San Diego when I get out and depending on the market there would like to invest there as well (that's at least 10 years down the line though).

Eventually, you'll may very well branch out to other areas or property types, but for me, having a super narrow focus (SFR with at least 3BR and 1000sq ft in the 53222 zip code) was extremely helpful in getting me to take action on my first property. 

I'll have to refinance eventually in roughly 10 years to drop the MIP so does it really matter that it's a 30 year fixed?

There are areas in the building that can use some work, but is not essential and does not impact the rest of the building, so i don't intend on doing any immediate rehab (maybe if the occupancy nears max i will eventually consider putting in some money to fix up the areas that are currently not being used). 

Eventually had to let the property go.

It's called portfolio because the guidelines are created by the lender (or whomever they're eventually going to sell it to) and they may hold that mortgage after it's originated in their "portfolio". 

If you are wanting to eventually BRRRR you will want use Hard Money Loans to acquire the property. 

And, the temporary GA eviction ban will eventually run its course and landlords will be once again be able to enforce rent payment by their tenants.Plus, given the scarcity of affordable rental houses there even before the COVID-19 Crisis, and the continued strong demand for housing in Atlanta, I anticipate rents to remain stable, if not increase, in the Region.Valuations, on the other hand, are likely going to take a hit.

I see a 50% drop eventually in all residential until there is a vaccine.  

Eventually, when the cash flow from the rental properties is enough to replace my day job, I'd like to transition to managing my properties as my primary job.I'm trying to test the waters to see if this makes sense from a business/tax perspective.