I’m trying to get my first single or small multi family RE investment started. 

The OP is in Sevier County (one of the markets I am in) which recently began requiring inspections and STR licensing.

In what is expected to be a continued tight housing and real estate investment market, there are a few tips and tricks that can help investors get some advantages given the current state of mortgage terms and limited housing options. 

If you are negotiating with an estate they can give you permision to inspect the property.

I'm Syed, and I'm thrilled to be part of this community as I embark on my real estate journey.

Quote from @Jonathan Dempsey: 10 Best Pocono HOAs for STRIntroduction to the PoconosThe Pocono market has long been a popular vacation rental market due to the area's many natural attractions and the region's proximity to major metros Philadelphia and New York City.

When tenants move out, do you take your property to market rent?  

Quote from @Robert Bell: As a private lender, we use reserve funds as a way to gage whether or not someone is financially ready to take on a real estate investment. 

I am also a licensed real estate agent in New York looking to become an investor as well.

With the current economic conditions, how are shifts in interest rates and inflation affecting your investment strategy in the U.S. real estate market?