Everybody" wants "licensed professionals" because it provides an "air of legitimacy." 

I secured a low mortgage interest rate during COVID, and hoping experts in this forum could recommend VA Loan business strategies as I would like to convert our permanent home into rental property and transition into another home.1. 

What you are referring to is a  DSCR loan which the lending companies do provide, they do require decent down payment and it must have good cash flow.

If the rental market is not favorable, you’ll likely see less investor activity and therefore less potential buyersAvailability of Data and ResourcesAccess to market data and networking resources can be a huge benefitConsider things like; access to county/court data, is it a non disclosure state, etcCommunity and Economic Trends Understanding local trends/issues can provide crucial insight into your target marketYou can operate virtually, but it’s still important to develop expertise in your target market*** Good market selection is not a guarantee of success.

Thank you once again for any advice you can provide.

To get accurate and up-to-date advice tailored to your situation, it's highly recommended that you consult with a qualified tax professional who can review the specific details of your syndication investment, your financial situation, and the applicable tax rules to provide accurate guidance.

So, for example, I can have separate sub accounts for each property's security deposits, CapEx and even profit in addition to my general bank account for each property.

If you think that getting a mortgage makes you more secure, you are wrong.

Years ago we had some non heat resistant quartz and when people put hot pans on it, it left rings.3 - Hotel Linens - Plenty of providers out there for this. 

There's loan programs that exist that provide the rehab capital needed to fix up the house but access to those funds are at an "after the fact" discretion.