I think you can start the course now and be ready to go when you turn 18 but Im not sure.

Would love to know your experiences and thoughts. 

From Portland and looking to start investing for the first time.

@Courtney HamiltonRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

My question is, do I qualify as having lived in the house for this time, to get around the 2 out of 5 years capital gains tax rule?

Would like to get some feedback please.

I'd do whatever it took to get my credit rating up. 

I'm looking to form a revocable trust to have all my assets in it, I understand that it does not protect me as an irrevocable trust would.

Our neighbor told us they plan to sell their house and we are interested in purchasing it.

I think the biggest hurdle you are going to have is establishing experience.