Hi all, I got back to poker a couple of weeks ago, I used to play quiet consistently 10ish years ago, I did put a lot of effort in studying and finding time to play, but that is pretty much all gone and I'm starting again.

I played so far around 2k hands, at the moment I'm playing $0.02-$0.05 6 max cash, and I find my days inconsistent with each other, one day I win $5+, the day after i lose it (have PT4 as well).

I am running one table at time as for my inconsistent results, and because I am playing fairly short in buy-ins.

I have around $45 in my account, and makes around just 9 buy-ins.

Would you suggest to step down in stake?

I was thinking of stepping down to $0.01-$0.02 and keep playing on just one table until I reach $80 (40x buy-ins), then adding a second table, perhaps even adding a third table when reach $120 (60x buy-ins) and obviously cutting one table off if fall below this benchmark.
Then once I'll reach $150 will step up in stake, to NL5 and pretty much following the same rule of adding an extra table every 20 buy-ins in bankroll.

Regarding the study, to get started I am relying on blackrain79 books and website, and the good old Dan Harrington (Harrington on Online Cash Game), the poker Mindset and Poker math that matters, YouTube and twitch low stakes video / channel at night after study.

I think if I put some effort in and play a 300-400 hands a day i might get to $150 bankroll in a 6-9 months, was thinking of throwing a micro stake tournament in every now and then to widen my range and mix a bit my style.

What do you think? Would you give me better recommendation regarding my stepping down / up plan, progression on MT and most important on material to study?

Thank you very much!

Starting at the lowest level is the "cheapest" way to get your poker education. You have to prepare yourself for a very long grind if you're building a bankroll for higher stakes, especially if you're one-tabling. You can add other tables when you're more confident, but I think you can have a fair amount of "fun" just by playing 2NL and studying. The resources you mentioned are fine for now.

P.S. You can't read anything into the profit or loss numbers on particular days. Even established professionals have whole months where they don't make money. As you're only just starting (or re-starting), just try and enjoy yourself. The bankroll growth will happen by itself if you keep working on your game.