The only reason I see to have a holding company is for branding purposes and consolidation for example all your contractors can bill the holding company and you invoice the separate llcs.

If you feel you have too many spreadsheets, why not consolidate until you're happy? 

Hello, all.Here is my scenario: I am looking to refinance/consolidate debt on some four-plexes that I have, as well as refinancing the Jumbo mortgage on my homestead.  

Not sure of exact legalities but I can tell you people use student loans for all manner of things, cars, debt consolidation, etc. 

If the plan was to use pending profits to pay that HELOC off ASAP (as it always is) and that hasn't happened, it may be time to bite the bullet and consolidate it into fixed rate debt.

I am trying to find something to consolidate income, expenses and anything else related to finances.

One final tidbit, there has been consolidation within the lease buyout industry, with many in the industry funneling deals to a few players, which does not always result in the best price or terms.We have identified over 12 unique buyers for these assets including the larger firms as well as low volume independent investors.

Try Bed and breakfast.I do not envision a condo next to a Casino has the same effect as next door to a Disneyland.I will unload it to consolidate my equity.....

As long as you pay attention to timing and reinvestment requirements, consolidation of two 1031s is very doable.  

The end goal is a small apartment building.Once I have the small apartment building (10 units) I would sell my other properties and consolidate my cashflow, risk, and stress through the apartment building to be free and clear.My father has been a carpenter for 40 years, and we are considering getting him licensed as a contractor so we can get 203k loans and do our own work and be able to afford larger properties.