Protecting your credit from numerous soft hits? Advice?

[Antonio Marte]

Just came back from DFW looking for good deals on buy and holds SFR. We had no luck and will continue to look for solid deals but are now considering other markets. Every lender and insurance company wants to run your credit to give you the best possible rates,which i understand. Are there any ways to protect your credit from all these soft inquiries? Am i over reacting? I have great credit and so does my partner so we are using that as leverage besides our large down payment. Thanks in advance!