And I feel Pawtucket always benefits from being closest to Boston and having a good mix of rental units and regular owner occupied properties (it varies by neighborhood of course).As far as "inside information", I'm not sure there's a lot of that to go around, especially these days where every week brings new economic developments and we're still seeing how things are going to shake out, how long this will last and what the effects will be (short and long term).

Your goal should be to have an effective income of $0 (tax wise) because of the writes. i.e. depreciation, utilities, etc.You are house hacking!  

Switching to extended stay or longer term tenants after Vacation rental law went into effect 8/19.

Despite us having every intention of living in this home for many years to come, effectively raiding our children in it, a 20% down payment ($58k) is just out of the question.Are there any options that we are not thinking of?!

Wondering what peoples thoughts are on the effects this will have on the Seattle market.

My portion of the commission enabled me to effectively cancel out the cost of furnishings!

You should be able to use it effectively after some research.  

I'd also talk to your Broker & agents from your local community as different lead gen. efforts can be more/less effective depending on where you are. 

I want to do what’s most efficient and cost effective for the long haul since this is strictly a buy and hold property.

Plastics, clothing, chemicals, and military shipping contracts aren't effected by economic down-turn when compared to everything else.