I planned to assign this property initially for $115,000, but had a major reality check after talking with a lot of local buyers and was lucky to find one who paid higher than my offer price.

You could sell everything off and live off the cash.You could learn about seller financing and sell your properties over time, collecting payments each month without having to deal with tenants and toilets.Have you looked for a local investor group? 

@Nathan Lacey You may want to network locally and check with your local real estate investment club.

Networking through local real estate investment groups or online forums can help you connect with experienced folks who can offer guidance, but also do your own research on the way.

I'm looking for local recommendations for an experienced real estate tax accountant/CPA.

I highly recommend that you tune in to the BiggerPockets Podcast and connect with the local lenders and brokers.

the thing about mentors is you really want to find someone that is familiar and specializes in the local market you're looking to invest into .

If I'm in your shoes, I recommend chatting with some local investors (attend a few meetups) to get a good sense of whats possible and not based on others that have a similar W2 scenario as yours. 

I'd highly recommend local meetups and talking to real estate agents.There are companies that offer help with the execution of rentals and BRRRRs, but this typically comes with a large chunk of upfront fees or cut in equity.

I believe the biggest arguments against Portsmouth are the high local taxes and of course the crime.