You can also look at solutions like ShowMojo or Tenant Turner for remote showings; however, doing remote showings does not come without risks.There are a lot of posts on BP about software you can look back on to get more opinions, but here's some consolidated information:Some of the most useful items BiggerPockets members have identified are features that save time so they can spend time working on their next property.

Few factors that drove me to mf right out of the gate: 1) only get so many Fannie/Freddie loans on traditional financing so I wanted as many doors under each loan as possible 2) can consolidate cap ex protects like new roof/siding (though keep in mind, bigger/taller property will mean more $$ for each project than a sfh--though still cheaper as a whole) 3) closing costs are roughly the same for a sfh or triplex so better to get a 3 for 1, 4) especially if youre out of state like I am, easier to track and manage everything for 6 units in two properties rather than 6 separate properties (I use property management but you still need to monitor/manage the pm).

Hell, even some of the podcast hosts are starting to consolidate.

We have had to deed properties back and forth to each other to actually qualify for our next property - which in turn can cause a taxable event (depending on your state's tax laws).As for us, we did a consolidation loan through our local bank - combining 5 smaller mortgages into one loan.  

It would be great to hear what others are using for remote monitoring and if there’s a way to consolidate to one system instead of having multiple programs/logins.

A consolidation of industries are badly needed.

Call your banks and ask them if they offer any options and try to work with them.Another option is to sell one of your property, consolidate and move on...

This Review is for Fund&Grow's consolidation assistance department.

That includes money from Daddy.There is no "technically" way around the use of funds, if you tell the bank it's bill consolidation you better pay off bills, buying another rental to earn money to pay your bills isn't a justification calling the loan a bill  consolidation matter.Loan classifications generally go to the greater purpose of the use of funds, personal, business or real estate.   

I'm looking to manage some new acquisitions, as well as eventually consolidate some other properties under a single management company.