Our (buyer) bank when we received account information for the wire announced that this account was fraudulent all over the country's bank system.

There are a few reputable companies around the country, some of which are here on BP, with solid long-term reputations.  

A fairly reliable wholesaler who buys across the country, and spends $100,000 a month on advertising, also trains people to be wholesalers.

Your situation (different country, Airbnb income, longer hold time) may not fit this model exactly.Negotiating Better Terms:With the bank: Shop around for better rates, consider a larger down payment for better terms.With real estate agents: Offer exclusivity for a lower rate, or consider handling the sale yourself if legal in Georgia.Holding Period: Given the strong Airbnb cash flow, holding longer could be beneficial, especially if the market is appreciating.

Compared to Washington, the center of the country will look cheap and rents will be high relative to the price.Why does any property sit on the market? 

West Tampa - 33607Town & Country - 33614Temple Terrace - 33617Forest Hills - 33604Areas surrounding down town St Pete - Kenwood 33713, St Pete - 33710, 33713Gulfport (15 minutes west of downtown St Pete) - 33707Clearwater - 33755, 33765Dunedin - 34698

I work with investors all over the country and see the same thing over and over. 

They go around the country partnering/acquiring existing property management companies.

I often feel like I cannot relate to many successful real estate investors on these podcasts as many seem to live in much more affordable parts of the country and thus have lower cost of living/mortgages/etc which really helps accelerate their success, it seems.

It’s home to the Cleveland Clinic, one of the top hospitals in the country, and Case Western Reserve University, making it a hotspot for steady rental income.Dayton offers a similar appreciation range of 3-7% but shines with cash flow at 10-18%.