I help several local investors and we do have a meet up.

Since you already have experience with both short-term and long-term rentals, house hacking a duplex could be a smart next move.

I plan to utilize some cash, margin loan, 401k loan, and a HELOC as a down payment.My first house hack (now an out of state investment) has a Zestimate of $530K, and I have $266K left on the loan.

@Noah Laker Will you be running the house or leasing it to a company.

(Even went beyond the second page of Google.)I have an investor who wants to partner on a deal by providing a loan for the down payment.

It's a great place to meet people and learn.

We are a massive appreciation market. 

You're not in the position to be a cash buyer...as a former wealth manager, it's simply not a good play for you for many of the reasons stated above and more.  

Hello AllI have a opportunity to purchase a 3 unit rental property. how should I structure the offer and what should be required in it.Does the seller provide a fee and clear Title with Title insurance, should the seller be required to evict the tenants before I purchase, what verifications or contingencies should i include. etc......ThanksJeff

Applying a value add strategies can get you to much much more equity rather quickly.