Why are you buying in the particular place you are buying? You said "home state", so do you have a history of living of where you are buying?
If you will not be living in the home every day, but you often return to the area throughout the year and this would be a home you would be living in when you return, and there is no other indication you intend or may be required to establish a primary residence elsewhere, then VA is OK with that. It's referred to as intermittent occupancy.
VA also requires that the veteran intend to move into the home within "reasonable time", often 60 days, but if there are certain events in the future that would allow the veteran to move into the home after 60 days, and within 12 months (such as orders, or retiring from the armed forces), then those situations are typically permitted. Not sure if you were aware, but if you are married then your spouse can satisfy the occupancy requirement as well.
For pretty hard to argue with documentation, may want to contact the
RLC that handles your state and perhaps even write them an affidavit, ask them to review and if they find it acceptable ask them to confirm it in writing. Then you'll have VA's endorsement about your situation when you approach the next lender.
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