So make sure your uses of the refinance money conform to business  purposew if you want to write off the interest.This method is commonly used in a 1031 consolidation exchange. 

I am expecting a pull-back from its current price level of $16k+I would like to see it consolidate here for a few days before it goes any higher. 

Does quickbooks or any other software allow me to consolidate everything to one app and automatically input my accounting, with reports?

obviously it would have to be no income verification lender. i understand that the interest rate might very well be higher. i have good credit and an impeccable payment history. im looking to consolidate and pay off debts other than the property. much thanks in advance 

While I am focusing on deals remaining consolidated to 1 llc makes sense.

My thoughts exactly, couldn't wrap my head around consolidating my current interests rates (LTR: 2.6% and MTR: 5.6%) would be too hard to justify. 

Can you consolidate the portfolio (sell a few properties) and decrease your debt? 

What you can also do is take a look at any high interest credit cards that you can consolidate to maximize the monthly savings and reduce monthly total debt.Cash out refinance is tax free and cannot be touched or taken back but a Heloc can be reduced or closed if you miss a payment, credit score drops, or your DTI increases.

i think it's because of the tremendous rise in home equity in the past 5 years.i used a HELOC to (1) help with a down payment on a short term loan, that I then paid back in full when I refinanced; and (2) to consolidate some higher interest debt, which I am now paying back by making extra payments against the principal since HELOCs are generally interest only for the first 5-10 years. 

On the other hand, a home equity loan gives you a lump sum with fixed payments, which is more predictable and great for one-time expenses like consolidating debt or buying a rental.