Multiple properties, multiple loans?

[Jerie Bowie]

I spoke to a friend who has several rental properties throughout a few cities. He lives in a neighboring city and is wanting to sell his properties in my city. We are going to meet soon to talk specifics. This would be my first purchase and I have little to put down. I may look into a HELOC. I am uncertain of how to approach purchasing . Since he is selling multiple properties (all single family) is there a way, either traditional or conventional, to buy as a group or would I have to get multiple financing, like per unit?