I assume I'll need bank accounts for the operating and escrow accounts. 

I am meeting with banks and some local connections I have with real estate agents to start getting a feel on my position financially as well as get a feel for the local market.

Were the lenders traditional (banks) or hard money?

There are, non-bank, investment property lenders that will lend to you based on the property's income (long-term rental loan) or your experience for fix & flip / rehabs.

Venmo allows you to use a bank account or debit card for free (they'd charge 3% fee if using a credit card). 

Through bank, they dont accept seller financing on the other portion.

A local bank offers a 10% down with no PMI and they don't say it needs to be owner occupy but nothing about using it as an income property?

After you form it at the state agency you’ll need to get an EIN number from the IRS (you can do this online at IRS.gov) to be able to open and bank account.

Maybe you’ll want to rent from now until May on a longer term lease, then switch to Airbnb type short term rentals so you can enjoy the cabin personally too.I also look at craigslist roommate / sublet prices to see if I can make more money renting the house furnished, by the room, to working professionals on 6-12+ month leases.

Always enjoy talking with other investors about the Providence market.