They might need housing for people relocating to work at their headquarters and would want to point employees in the right direction. 

Establishing partnerships with sponsors for real estate deals requires a significant level of trust, which is typically fostered through experience and time.

It makes total sense that I would need to prove my company is profitable for some time before borrowing.what would happen if I qualify and aquire a loan while I'm still an employee, then become self employed?

It does seem like a great way for you get out of that "employee" status in your business so you can scale.  

Curruthers illustrates how trust, communication, and mutual respect are essential elements in fostering these connections.

It’s important to remember that setbacks are part of the journey, and viewing them as learning opportunities can foster resilience.

My goal is to hopefully self manage until I can hire my own manager as an employee.

In addition, if you are self-employed with no full-time employees you may wish to consider opening a Solo 401k instead of a self-directed IRA as it has several advantages over an IRA LLCsuch as much higher contribution limits, direct checkbook control (i.e. no need to have the account at a speciality trust company), ability to take a 401k loan, exclusion from unrelated debt finance income tax with respect to investment in real estate acquired with non-recourse financing, etc.

Still full time W2 employee.

I've done several closings there and the employees at the village hall are some of the nastiest, rudest people I have ever encountered.