Your referencing effective age vs chronological age. 

Even when I self manage I include pm because it is work and I do not work for free.

If you go back to work as self employed, there are some NonQM programs out there that can do a cash out refi after just 1 year of bank statements or P&L. 

Evaluating a self-storage opportunity and would love folks' input on a few questions that I have, below. 

It’s a mutifamily property with 6 units and I have a W-2 job so not something I can self manage.

It served the purpose well in my case, it was self-paced.

My former journalist self enjoys digging into Colorado laws and counseling my clients on where they can do short-term rentals and under what circumstances.

I've been informed that completing the course alone may not be sufficient to pass the exam, so I’m seeking advice on how to prepare effectively once I complete it.Currently, my only other resources include a YouTube video, five practice exams, and a textbook.If you have any additional suggestions—whether online or in-person, paid or free—that could help me effectively prepare for the exam, I would greatly appreciate them.

Another thing to note is that if you’re self employed with no full time W2 outside yourself and a spouse a solo 401k is exempt from UBIT on leveraged real estate.  

Where is vacancy, maintenance/cap ex, asset protection, PM (include it even if self managing as you deserve to be compensated for your efforts), utilities, misc.