I’d suggest beginning by connecting with an agent who specializes in multi-family properties.

I’m also interested in connecting with local investors, real estate agents, and lenders who are open to collaborating on new opportunities.

I am an agent so negotiated for myself.

Im a licensed Real Estate Agent, looking for advice and to just network with people. 

.: For me it was at total for $13,000 for first year set up with filing fees, registered agent etc.

The usual way, but not the right way, to try to buy a rental is by finding a property on the MLS, where agents congregate, make an offer and then try to get financing to buy the property.

It also depends on how you hold your properties; LLC, S Corp etc... as to what the agent will recommend.

Perhaps partnering with a real estate agent using the BP real estate agent finder tool may work out in your favor.

Would it be wise to use a HELOC on our current residence to use for a down payment on a new propertyHi David, as someone who works with a lot of OOS investors, I would let you know that most of the clients I work with have never physically visited when buying their first investment property - the most important thing is working with a great investor agent and doing proper due diligence.

Great place to meet other investors, agents, property managers, and contractors.