Here are some factors to consider:High Demand: Hollywood, Florida, is a popular tourist destination with beautiful beaches and a vibrant entertainment scene.

I know Myrtle Beach, Scottsdale, and Pinehurst seem to be popular locations.

Don't know your area, but yes, a good agent is worth their weight in gold and can get you substantially more for your property.

Cash offer do carry weight as they can close quicker, don't need appraisals etc, but as an agent that works with buyer and sellers, I've seen it many times where a seller will pick a different offer due to some connection to the buyer (ex military, young married couple just starting etc) They want to know its NOT going to an investor specifically. 

It seems to be a combination of wholesale becoming more popular (and competitive so upwards pricing pressure) and with more investors in the market, wholesalers are stretching deals to maximize profit.

I sold 2-3 this month and just came up with it maybe a month ago it's our most popular floorplan. currently most are in columbus oh but Florida is so much interest it's easy to expand to and very little competition in the space. don't buy existing. 

Some popular options include Stowe, Killington, and Stratton in Vermont, as well as Sunday River and Sugarloaf in Maine.

I'll just re-emphasize that your planned improvements will add a lot of weight to the structure.

Strong Rental Market: Florida's year-round warm climate and tourist attractions make it a popular destination for renters, ensuring a steady demand for rental properties.2.

Quote from @Matthew Masoud: There's a popular post circling about why direct booking sites for STR/MTR are overrated.