This question might be broad but I am talking specifically between the seller, the lender and the realtors. 

I have wanted for years to buy another home for us to live in, using a VA mortgage and sell the home we have now. 

As a mortgage broker I will tell you hang onto that until that W2 job as you are building.

But, for property managers working on owner's behalf, there isn't a way to be able to modify chart of accounts both for property manager to track operational expenses and for owners to track mortgage payments, insurance payments, accumulated amortization, depreciation and improvements.

It "can" indicate a certain financially disciplined person, but there is a reason DTI determines a mortgage and if it's good enough for the bank, well why wouldn't it be smart for the landlord too? 

There are numerous books, podcasts, and online resources available to help you become a more knowledgeable investor.Build a team: Assemble a team of professionals to help you with your real estate investments, including a real estate agent, lender, contractor, and property manager.

If the equity is sufficient for the down payment and qualifying for the new property there are some excellent HELOC or even fixed rate second mortgage programs available.

Interest rates for HELOCs vary based on several factors, including your credit score, loan-to-value ratio, and the lender's terms.

These properties are valued at a combined $430k and are both mortgage-free.

@Hunter PurnellThere are some pairs on BP about banks giving LOC to investment properties but not moneyPrivate lender would consider it but be expensive $.