I wonder how many people have a budget for training/self improvement.

Don't be afraid to negotiate, at the end of the day, you are the one buying the house, you need to feel comfortable and confident with your big purchase. 

Having self-employment activity (with or without an LLC) allows you to setup the plan as long as you do not have any full-time non-owner employees.

3) ok I’d either make my property manager be there for the maintenance items, or if you are self managing then you make the appointment and go there.  

It was sad honestly, as one of my buyers should have closed literally the best deal on the MLS in Berwyn but he overdid his reno budget and then the thing failed the self sufficiency guidelines. 

Expenses tend to be higher long-term for lower-tier props so you'll want to self-manage to keep costs low.Good luck!

If I use a self-directed IRA to purchase a property for a BRRRR, can I refi the property using a conventional loan and pay the IRA back?

If they're really BIG lockers like 10x10.Seriously though, I'm assuming you mean Self Storage Facilities, which could have 50 units up to over 500 units.  

If so, you could consider buying it with a self directed IRA. 

Apartments, retail, office, industrial, hotel, or self storage.