So I have been contemplating the process of pulling just my contributions from 2019 and 2018 out to go and buy another property along with the capital I have in my checking account already along with a possible HELOC against my personal.

You can't sit down and contemplate your options before making a rational decision when you face an angry bear...Basically, whenever someone is apealing to a fear you have, you are being manipulated.

I'm contemplating selling before the potential increase that would take effect in January 2024.

I'm contemplating pitching a newbie investor to go in with me but I've not had much luck understanding what a typical partnership would look like for that situation - what is an ideal scenario that sets up a fair deal for both of us? 

I wouldn't contemplate a project in Raleigh, personally, but have talked to planning departments in Onslow, Columbus, and other less 'intense' counties.

I have contemplated changing markets as well, but I enjoy the hands-on too much for now. 

Which got me to heavily contemplating this past week, why don't I just pick up the phone instead of jumping through all of these hoops/spending so much money mailing?

Unfortunately again, no equity, and the margin was just not there to even contemplate flipping (for the end buyer).

XXI.DEFAULT BY SELLER: In the event that Seller should fail to consummate the transaction contemplated herein for any reason, except Buyer's default; (i) Buyer may enforce specific performance of this Agreement in a court of competent jurisdiction and in such action shall have the right to recover damages suffered by Buyer by reason of the delay in the acquisition of the Property, or (ii) may bring suit for damages for breach of this Agreement, in which event, the deposit made hereunder shall be forthwith returned to Buyer, or (iii) declare a default, demand and receive the return of the deposit.

I'm contemplating doing a ringless voicemail campaign instead of calling each individual number.