I would like to consolidate all my funds into one large deal for economy of scale and to have everything under one location.

As residential population decreases, schools need to close and consolidate.

(Every decision you make from here forward is based on this decision.)2) I always suggest working with a broker, preferably a national broker who is licensed in all 50 states, so if you decide to invest elsewhere or want to bundle your personal protection and you're in another state, you can keep everything consolidated. 

I prefer the bigger ones because it’s more doors together so your expenses are consolidated and if one unit is vacant the others support it.

Picture belowWhen to execute exit strageties or refi optionsBP member input to identify potential options in the given areaBasically how do we take these models, consolidate all the quantifiable data and subjective data from BP members to identify opportunities.

Carley Naramore, I would straighten out the situation in Jacksonville and Sell to consolidate your effort where you live.

As others have mentioned, consider forming an LLC and consolidating a few or only purchase new under your business entity. 

Consolidation - sell several properties and cluster them into one larger purchase (very common with folks moving from SF into MF or commercial)As long as you purchase at least as much as the aggregate of your sales. 

Seems like there would be a way to pull equity out of some resources to pay off and considerate the others with the amount of equity you have, and take that liquidated cash and put it into this new investment... but is there an easier or standard way to consolidate all of it?

You can certainly use gifting tools to consolidate the properties after the fact.