If you're working with an investment brokerage, I'd recommend tapping into Tampa and Central Florida markets too—areas like Riverview, Wesley Chapel, and Brandon have been strong for both flips and long-term holds with steady demand.

I do truly want to hold on to it and I think I'm just nervous to change my manager, though I don't feel it is going as well as I'd like it to.

I don't hold to the "analysis paralyis" theory that if you're not buying something (LTR or STR), you're doing something wrong.  

This is a property has been in the family a long time and I'll be holding onto long term as it turns a good profit.

@Nathan Gesner Yes, I'm fairly confident if we were to hold long term, we'll do just fine. 

I'm purchasing in Columbus with the mindset of holding for 7-10 plus years for a later exit with equity built 

Also make sure to build on a property located in a desirable location with larger pop density and if holding for rentals, charge median rent for that market as lenders want to see a bigger pool of buyers/renters available to occupy/sell. 

We literally are wholesalers....our job is not to hold your hand.

If you are setting aside funds for capex, taxes, insurance, or other expenses that don't occur monthly, transfer those funds to Savings each month and hold them there until it's time to spend them.

@Roman Balmakov If you are planning on holding the property long term and have enough reserves to cover even worst case scenarios it could still be worth it.