A closer read of Portsmouth.
A practical local read before the property-by-property work begins.
Start with the setting.
Portsmouth spans Aquidneck Island from farm roads to bay edges and neighborhood settings. Start with the amount of land, water connection, and driving that the property needs to support.
Walk the tradeoffs.
The east and west sides of town can have different routes, exposure, parking, and outdoor work. Compare the street and the building together.
Use the public record.
Portsmouth's public resources are a starting point for local departments and notices. Verify permits, condition, title, insurance, and every property-specific requirement for the address itself.