And please point me in the right direction if you know any resources.

@Jordan Moorhead I would be more interested in seeing finished products at this point. 

I would go with applicant #2 from the info provided up to this point however.

There are other investments with a much lower point of entry than a property would require.

I'm curious though on data points re: use as medium of exchange for real estate purchases.

With the leftover money, you can be aggressive and find another property if you fit all of the financing requirements as it will be a regular loan at that point since you have used the VA on your primary residence. 

I should also point out that no such expectation/agreement is written into the governing documents, nor did I or any resident ever sign a Non-disclosure or Confidentiality agreement to that effect. 

They are usually always willing to help point you towards their better/more reputable customers because they get more business from the recommendation. 

I think I kind of missed the whole point of what I was getting at in my original post.

That's an easier feeling to follow, I think, and that will point your towards what may be your strengths.