I you take out a loan your name, an actual person must sign it.

It takes time but worth it.How do you plan to finance your first property—are you looking at traditional loans, or have you considered other options like house hacking?

On your second, use a loan.

I did a DSCR cashout loan from my other rental to buy and reno.

Have you used any of your VA loan benefits yet on other properties? 

Look for lenders that do "Portfolio Loans".Mike

Questions Regarding Property Registration Restrictions in a Joint Venture Model:Are there any restrictions when attempting to change the property registration with the county (through the title company) if the property has an active Hard Money Loan or DSCR Loan?

This is an option to consider and many larger banks/credit unions and nationwide mortgage lenders have released new loan programs allowing 2nds, HELOANS and HELOCS.

Assuming you can get the loan for the new property 

And as you already know, buying the home as your primary residence will help you take advantage of the best loan product there is.