@Steve Welsh Here are few things to follow:Each EIN should have its own fileStandardize your accounts across all companiesUse software to merge your numbers to view consolidated financialsIf you have rentals, open a property management company where all the rent and expenses (not capital improvements) are received and paid from.

(www.LendingClub.com) This platform allows investors to lend money to individuals to buy a car, consolidate debt, make home improvements, pay medical bills, etc.So, in the IRA I hold thousands of notes ($25 each) for a fixed term (3 or 5 years) at a fixed rate of return; usually 5-8%.Has anyone ever used their self directed IRA to hold the mortgage on a rental property? 

I started an application to get a home equity line of credit to consolidate debt.

At this point you need to consolidate some loans into a commercial or portfolio loan (in house).

Is it generally considered better to consolidate vs build a portfolio?

He said he is retiring to the beach and is buying an expensive property there, so he’s consolidating property into that one.

@Eric Lau I don't have any real need to invest out of state myself, but I invest in properties that are up to 100 miles from my home...I personally like consolidation...its just easier for a lot of reasons.

Maybe higher in the first year, but probably should go down in year 2. 3) Inputs/outputs are a bit spread out... would be nice to have consolidated input/output tables next to each other, so you can quickly see the impact of your changes.

@Roberto Moita, The 1031 exchange is made for exactly what you're contemplating - a consolidation of several diverse properties into one larger asset. 

The purpose is to help consolidate your on-going property-related tasks in one view.