If the consolidated list already exists within the BP domain kindly provide the link so I can use that instead and share it with my close friends and family.

One of the reasons I gravitated toward a larger multi was to consolidate issues that arise into one place with one manager.

In general, consolidating multiple multi-family properties into a single LLC can be done, but there are several factors to consider, including the 1031 exchange funds and the desires of the property owners.

My goal (at least at this point) is to slowly acquire several paid off rentals, and then down the road consolidate into a larger multi family atSome point (8+ unit).

Maybe a Home Equity Loan consolidates them and I get cash out?

Paying 2 or 3 mortgages instead of 1 isn't really a big deal nor is it a problem to consolidate all of those mortgages when refinancing.  

The reason they use a credit reporting agency is that they pull your credit data from the three bureaus, consolidate the all the info, get rid of duplicate info and put it together into an easy to read format for the mortgage lender.If these credit reporting agencies pulled your credit they should have had permissible purpose, meaning you applied for a mortgage with a lender and that lender uses one of those three credit reporting agencies.Now, the bureaus allow a 30 or 45 day window (depending on what score model the credit reporting agency is using) where they will group/or count all mortgage inquires as ONE inquiry during that time frame.

If you refinance or consolidate your loans, you restart the clock.

Here's what I look for:Debt/CC consolidation only.

https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/property-management/realpage-acquires-buildium-for-580m-furthers-consolidation-in-property-management-101779Interesting read that may affect many of us small to mid size landlords/property managers.