Failed the REM — what to do differently the second time

The part about reviewing wrong answers thoroughly is so underrated. Most people (including me, first time around) just move on after getting something wrong. Going back to understand the concept is what actually builds retention for the REM.

Bookmarking this. I'm still in the early stages of REM prep and threads like this are way more useful than generic study guides. The specifics about exam prep are particularly helpful — that's the section I've been avoiding.

Bookmarking this. I'm still in the early stages of REM prep and threads like this are way more useful than generic study guides. The specifics about exam prep are particularly helpful — that's the section I've been avoiding.

For the people asking about study timelines: I studied 73 minutes per day for 10 weeks working full time. It's absolutely doable without burning out. The key is consistency — missing days hurts more than extending your timeline.

Good thread. One thing I'd add: don't try to cram the night before. I did 2 hours the night before my REM and I think it hurt more than helped. Your brain needs consolidation time. Light review or full rest is better.

I've been in your exact shoes and the thing that turned it around for me was stopping the flashcard grind and actually sitting with each wrong answer until I understood why it was wrong, not just what the right one was. Like, if you pick C and the answer is A, don't just move on. Figure out the logic that makes C wrong, because that same logic will disqualify a wrong answer on a question you haven't seen yet. That shift made a huge difference in how I approached the study guide material especially.

For practice questions, free rem property management has questions where the explanations actually break down the reasoning, which is exactly what you need right now. It's slower than just drilling questions but it sticks. You already know where you're weak, so that's honestly half the battle. Second attempt hits different when you know what you're fixing.

I was in your exact spot six months ago, and the thing that actually moved the needle for me was stopping the passive review and forcing myself to apply concepts to scenarios. I'd read through the material and think I understood it, but the REM doesn't test recall, it tests judgment. So instead of just reviewing, I started asking "what would a manager actually do here" for every topic I touched.

Specifically for study guide content, I found practice questions way more useful than re-reading notes. Even if I got them wrong, working through why the right answer was right built the kind of reasoning the exam wants. It's a slower process but you'll walk in feeling a lot more prepared than you did the first time. You've got this.