I would evaluate the decision to add a balcony based on economics and the ability to attract good tenants alone.

Additionally, our efficient project management and marketing strategies ensured the property was presented attractively to potential buyers.

Not junky mobiles, new, nice, sturdy and attractive.

On the other hand, probably lower property costs there vs other locations.We've looked at a couple locations on the OR coast, but as a WA resident adding the OR income taxes have made other locations more attractive for us.

However, since I've been in NC (for the past 8 years) from NY; it seems more attractive, just dependent upon location, price and ARV.  

But, if you need to increase your radius as I did, you will attract quality MTR leads if you buy and design with them as your target tenants (know your audience).

I've noticed that the margins for both cash flow and rehab projects are indeed razor-thin, with Cash on Cash Returns often falling below 5 percent and ROI not being particularly attractive either.Given the challenges in the DC market, I'm open to exploring investment opportunities in other areas.

If you HAD to sell the glamping arrangement for some reason, the list of potential buyers would be smaller and likely only to attract investors. 

Using our whole-tailing approach, we secured the property under contract and pre-listed it to attract buyers.

You do get a lot of appreciation in CA which is attractive but you have to be able to withstand the CA roller coaster.