I would recommend sharing your plan with them (so that they can match you with the most relevant loan products), learning about their experience in investing, and asking them what they are fueled by the most in their work.There are many technical questions you can ask, but I find that mortgage lenders are highly regulated in our new housing market (post 2008), so when I'm dealing with the reputable firms in my area I want to focus on getting to know the Loan Officer and understanding if they have the mental skills to help me accomplish my goals. 

Allowing for larger loan amounts with 0% down will accomplish that, since that VA funding fee is a percentage of the loan amount.Banks have started populating 2020 VA Funding Fees, so I think the following paragraph ought be accurate.One further thing that we do know is that the VA Funding fee % is also changing (unless you have a service connected disability). 2.15% is the most common currently, that's going to be 2.3%.

To accomplish that, looks like I will have to sacrifice my current level of living.

The type of deed is not important on the MLS only the sale , whether it be cash, financed subject to etc.I do not seen any type of strategy you are trying to accomplish 

The way I accomplished this when I was 18 is, I walked into my bank (Wells Fargo) and told them I wanted to build my credit.

If your hoping to aggressively invest to increase your wealth at a high compound rate their won’t help you accomplish your goal.

What an impressive accomplishment in just the first year !

Finding literally any other home in Las Vegas and buying it for 6k under market value would accomplish the same thing without the added risk.  

Since you don't know what you're doing, a DIY eviction is the worst option because it'll take time and accomplish nothing.

There are; but it’s not easy to accomplish while complying with securities laws and regulations.