But I'm reading that Huntsville has exploding job growth and insanely low inventory for owners and renters.

If we were to assume a 30% growth (3%/yr)then it starts looking more like $200k to $300k increased equity, with $500k possible if things take off. 

The growth from your Roth IRA investments does need to stay in there until you are 59.5 in order to not be penalized, but Roth contributions can come out at any time. 

Do you like it because of growth, gentrification, appreciation? 

One being that this can't continue, and the other being that expansion is possible especially if we see more tech growth -- which has been the rumor mill for some time now.I expect we will know in a month or two if this market will continue. 

Does JC still have room for growth in the heights or Journal square?

There's a lot happening here in town and I am really excited about the growth. 

People already commute from Hamilton to Manukau for work so anywhere through there is best buying in my opinion for future growth.

. $400k for 40 ac, in the middle of no were, in a depressed area that likely will see no big growth in any foreseeable future is way over priced.

Concrete can’t not support mold growth at all.