A good poly finish will last  years 

I've lived in the PNW for 25 years, but I'm hoping to start building a rental portfolio in my hometown of Lexington, KY.

There are only two reasons to get your license:-Are you doing at least 10 purchases/sales yourself every year?

Also know that if you hold your property for less than a year, it's regular income taxes on your profits.  

I've bought foreclosure for over 30 years and "cash for keys" and evictions are the only way I've found, if the previous owners are still in the property after the auction.Buying before the auction is far more successful and the people leave before the deal is completed.

I've looked into house hacking and then moving out in 2 years but that option isn't changing anything. if someone wants to walk me through using the BP calculator and possible show where I'm over compensation on expenses.

Any help is greatly appreciated, and I am also not looking to outsource to anyone, so thanks for wanting to inquire, but please provide some help alone if you have any**Also side note there is not even comps for long term rentals in the area either, I am a realtor and have never seen something like this, I even went years back to see. 

I am considering buying a starter home for my family (around $300k), living in it for a year, and then renting it out while buying a larger home for our family, like a 5-bedroom in the high $400k to low $500k range.

That's why I finally decided to get my own license 10 years ago, I was fed up as an investor.

I heard that short term loophole is a one time benefit that you get the year you start service.