The first agent is absolutely certain the house will sell in the high 400’s.

another issue it is about 18 months wait to get a Cabin started due to high demand for builder.  

Maintenance and potential repairs will also require a long-term financial plan and setting aside a contingency fund for such expenses.The steady cash flow, appreciation over time, and tax benefits can make a meaningful difference to your wealth in the long term, especially with the principal paydown on the mortgage.However, if managing the property from a distance feels too burdensome, or if you’d prefer the certainty and flexibility that comes with having less debt (especially given the high mortgage rates), selling and using the $100,000 in equity to reduce your loan for your next home may be the smarter move.

Indeed - I see bright future for North Carolina as a whole and for all major population centers like Charlotte metro, Research Triangle (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) and the Piedmont Triad region (Greensboro-Winston Salem-High Point).

And diversification is a powerful tool in risk mitigation.  

I highly doubt many people have many a lot of money, because I have not really seen any in the FB group post things like... 

I am in Florida and that is exactly what I do..I help OOS investors find high profit investment properties. 

Those seem very high estimates ^.

I highly recommend you create an "Animal Addendum" which is a set of rules for any animal, whether it's a pet or service animal.

Depending on your risk tolerance and investment goals, exploring short-term Treasury Bonds, high-yield savings accounts, or diversified alternative assets like private lending or REITs could also be worth considering.