Self-management isn't for everyone, but if you are just managing the other side of a duplex you live in, it would be a pretty easy way to save some $ and get that per-door cash-flow higher.I'd say what it boils down to is: how good a deal is this?  

While looking for investments, we have found a small mini-storage (self-storage) facility for sale, but it is over 2 hours away.

Don't forget to account for vacancy, repairs, capital expenditures, property management (even if you self-manage, there will likely come a time when you don't want to), and water/sewer (if you pay for them). 

Seattle fund  Name is self explanatory.5.

He pays what you call regular income tax PLUS 15% self-employment tax (Soc Security/Medicare).

If you’re going to self manage, start with self-listing on those platforms.

That's my problem with self managing.

My husband and I started out with about two years of stalking the forums here on BP and listening to the podcast...it was a huge source of education for us and gave the confidence we needed to close our first deal. 

I’ve been attempting to deal with this for the past several years and can’t seem to develop a strategy that I’m confident with.

You can then be more confident in knowing that the steps you are taking are ultimately in an area that you enjoy and can envision personal fulfillment in.