They were upfront when I spoke to them but their clients are too busy to give a reference.

i researched that its doable and it depends on the VA credit or entitlement they have to determine what they would get approved for to purchase another home.

You can have multiple VA loans (personal experience - I've had BA loans, although not at the same time), but they work off of a max loan amount (~$417k but also depending on where you live, as different areas have some type of cost of living multiplier added to the equation).

I personally invest in Columbus, Ohio because there is a lot of new businesses coming here such as an Intel, Wells Fargo, and Microsoft. 

This isn't a personal relationship its a business one.

I’m curious to know if that same plan will work this time because I might fly out immediately and the closing ceremony depending on what time it ends.

At present, a fully drawn $250K HELOC with (optimal credit) would offer an indexed rate based off of Fed Funds or Prime + 3-4% rate (depending on LTV, Property Type, Credit and LA) currently pricing at between 8.5-11% (11.5-13% w/lower credit) and interest only payments of +/- $2000 but the qualifying rate and payment for underwriting would be nearer $2300+ (on the low end) plus the 1st mortgage, and accurate taxes and insurance. 

Having a separate account to hold security deposits is a good idea.Having another account for business operations is also a good idea.There is zero risk in opening a bank account and it doesn't take that long so you can do it now or do it later.Good luck

Just quick math with 5% down your loan amount would be around $1.8 million and depending on interest rate, $11.5k to $12k monthly mortgage.

I don't think a VA construction-to-perm wholesale lender has ever even hit me up for brokered business.