@Kadeem Kamal, consolidation from several smaller properties into one larger property is a classic 1031 strategy called a "consolidation exchange". 

MI goaded investors into this with the classic bait and switch.

I seem to have timed some REIT investments well too - nothing I did, just classic DCO. 

Classic Don.. 

Like Brandon mentioned - you sound like the picture perfect classic "DSCR Loan" borrower - dscr loans are made for exactly this typically - LLC friendly and usually the best fit for when investors hit the 5 or so property mark and hit a roadblock with banks, cash etc like you desribed.Check out this 12-part article series published here on BP on all about DSCR Loans, hope it helps!

Huntersville, 30 minutes north of Uptown, has a classic suburban feel and is close to Lake Norman, with everything you might need in a quieter setting.

That classic case of "it depends." 

It's great to hear that Rich Dad Poor Dad inspired you, it’s a classic for getting into the real estate mindset.

This is a classic case of buying in an area you probably should not have and only appropriate for locals who will go to the property the moment tenant moves out remove all the mechanicals themselves and then re install upon tenant move inwhy anyone wants to own this type of asset is a mystery to me..

Did you get a line item list of what was done or did he just tell you this is what you owe boss get out that checkbook.I hope you get this worked out to a comfortable price because that's an awful big number to just jump up and bite your checkbook - that's an awful lot of Mc'Donald's cheeseburgers.