As for the VA loan, I will likely just use my wife's this time around or perhaps just go for a traditional loan. 

I still am learning, still unable to get solid funding and investors to take off, yet I am in one of the hottest market in the US, the central Virginia market is one of the most dynamic out there.I am looking to assist anyone anywhere as long as they assist me.

Hello bigger pockets family my name is Ronald from Newport News Virginia.

The first road bump I am trying to overcome is something about me not able to use my VA home loan benefit as a first-time home buyer for a multi-unit property because a lack of "experience."

From Zillow Data link above: State StateName Zestimate Accuracy Homes on Zillow Homes with Zestimates Within 5% of Sale Price Within 10% of Sale Price Within 20% of Sale Price Median Error VA Virginia 4 2,794,214 2,650,344 49.7% 75.0% 90.4% 5.0%

I am a new investor that purchased their home with a VA loan.

Since you're military using you VA and living there might be an option.  

Pat,  I recently (2013) did a 203k here in VA. 

No, nut when you sell to anyone who doing an FHA, Conventional, or VA you will need an CO to close.

And if you want, I can reach out to a contact in VA to get you some quotes (I don't currently work for them anymore so not selling anything here).Hope that helps a bit.