I think you could knock some or all of it out while reading, researching, and connecting with people in your market.

@John Buffet, you'd need to ask a mortgage professional, but depending on your price point, I believe the FHA allows gifting for some or all of the down payment. 

The taxpayer or a disqualified person may guarantee some or all of the obligations of the EAT, including secured or unsecured debt incurred to acquire the property, or may indemnify the EAT against costs and expenses (for example, the taxpayer could guarantee to fund any negative cash flow generated by the property).c.

Any PM (especially in a post Covid eviction moratorium world) who is so inadequate at running their own business they they'd be so desperate to work for free when something that is part of this business happens is not someone whom you should be entrusting such a large investment in. 

Refinance out of VA Loan and vet/ use a property manager.I moved 4 times when I was active duty and I wish I had bought a house at any or all of them in hindsight….

Some properties you might pay certain utilities and the tenants pay some or all utilities.

With the phantom cash flow coming in and covering part of the mortgage now, should I cut back part or all the hours that equals the phantom cash flow, and spend that time working on the real estate business or keep saving all that I can for the next property and work on the real estate business when I can?

I currently have angry tenants and am trying to problem solve and figure out the best way to fix this situation through either making it all pet friendly or all pet free so its not so disorganized.

I'd include a portion (or all) of the $15K in Renos (you can pick things that make sense).  

Info on any or all will be greatly appreciated.