With that said, the income can still offset the cost of holding the property as a long-term investment.

If not, many will withdraw their listings by spring, content to hold for another vacation season ($$$). 

Play the long game and hold onto that equity. 

So let me see if I can contribute anything that might help you....First, I would ask yourself if you want to hold a rental property in Seattle...? 

Idaho says, “hold my beer.”You go Idaho!

The typical holding period is 5-7 years, I know some DST's that have a 2-3 year holding period.

If you don't want to put a single dollar down then you can just structure a 100% financing with the sellerHey Ko, it’s nice see you again.I’ve spoken with the seller and they want a 10% down.I think I’m going to wholesale this deal if I can get good terms, but every once in a while I come across a good deal that I would like to purchase as a buy and hold.what type of loans would you recommend for traditional buy and hold? 

I might consider it if you could finance it all yourself and had a plan to sell but could still make it work if you had to hold as a solid plan B. 

Use the HELOC on cash-generating opportunities like flips, then use the cash generated to buy long-term buy and hold investments. 

Hey Natalie if you're set on holding onto the property I have a great property manager I use for my STR's that also will cover MTR and LTR's.