The majority of my properties are in Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, TN and it's fantastic for high occupancy and cash flow.  

It might be helpful to find communities with growth potential, high rental demand, and advantageous market circumstances for investment by keeping up with Akron and Northeast Ohio real estate news.You may develop your portfolio and experience by starting small and working your way up.

From what I'm seeing proposed in any of my areas, I'm dropping all my agents like it's hot except my two that get quality off-market properties.

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

You have a high maintenance tenant on your hands at this point that you should aim to be rid of as soon as practical, as the pregnancy and all the other ancillary BS has nothing to do with anything.5.

Highly doubtful.PS.

Can you please share what areas are the best to invest in in this current market of high interest rates and low inventory?

Taking on a large first deal with no experience, no resources, no money : high risk for the lender.  

I am a little concerned about the high property taxes in Texas.

Hopefully, you can better time the market and sell high and buy low when you find a deal.