If you have the time to commit to looking for off market deals, you can certainly find some opportunity to build up capital.

Big difference in time commitment, risk, and potential profits 

I'll pay the lowest fee for a single house to not be committed in areas where I just can't identify a really, truly quality agent.

That way the non-working spouse can commit the time, all while creating cash/assets that reduce the amount the working spouse needs to work in the future (this is extremely common for physicians in general right now, as many of them are burnt out and looking to reduce hours in the coming years).You're right that the tax advantage is only a 1-year thing. 

It includes our professional photos, a yard sign, a comparative property analysis (CMA) and a personal home overview to go over what should be done/fixed/updated to maximize our home sale.1 Year Listing A listing on MLSLI.com, HGAR.com, OneKey MLS, Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, and other partner and other real estate agent websites36 photos uploaded to the MLSFree changes (price, open house, description, photos)Choose my own commission rate (1% Minimum)All legal disclosures and paperwork providedFree MLS flyers, open house flyer & sign in sheetsReceive all buyer leadsLocal Broker help by EmailWeekly Listing Stats for your propertyShowing time Scheduling (if wanted)Electronic LockboxPhone call questions and help with anything you need during the selling processThey negotiate your offers for you professionally They verify all buyers pre-approvals and/or proof of fundsThey fill out and send all required paperwork to the attorneys to get contracts goingThey handle all home inspections and potential issuesThey deal with the appraiser and provide comparable sale information so your house appraises for the contract priceThey confirm the commitment of buyers mortgageThey help deal with any legal issues from the town if there are anyThey handle the walk through and any issues that might ariseThey attend the closing (if there is no scheduling conflict) I make the appointments and show your own houseCost: 1/2% with a minimum of $2500

It’s designed to save time and refine your search, making it easier to spot potential deals.If you’re interested, I’d be happy to share more about it and even offer you access to explore its features without any commitment.

Here is what I will get...All the paperwork for youA professional photo upgradea professional yard sign a comparative property analysis (CMA)a personal home overview from us to go over what should be done/fixed/updated to maximize your home sale.1 Year Listing My home listed on MLSLI.com, HGAR.com, OneKey MLS, Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, & hundreds of partner and other real estate agent websites36 photos uploaded to the MLSUnlimited changes (price, open house, description, photos)All legal disclosures and paperwork providedFree MLS flyers, open house flyer & sign in sheetsReceive all buyer leadsLocal Broker help by EmailWeekly Listing Stats for your propertyShowing time SchedulingElectronic LockboxPhone call questions and help with anything you need during the selling processThe agent negotiates my offers for you Verify all buyer's pre-approvals and/or proof of fundsThe agent completes and sends all required paperwork to the attorneys to get contracts goingThey handle all home inspections and potential issuesThey deal with the appraiser and provide comparable sale information so my house appraises for the contract priceThey confirm the commitment of buyers' mortgageThey help deal with any legal issues from the town if there are anyThey handle the walk-through and any issues that might ariseThey attend the closingThey make the appointments and show my houseCommission Rate: .5% with a minimum of  $2500Chris, Am I missing anything?

I'm not completely new to the Bigger Pockets community but I'm making the commitment to put myself out there more.

At this point I am completely down the rabbit hole and super committed but I need to begin to connect with like minded individuals.

Don't make commitments, do good work, pay fast and they will of course come back and ask you to buy the next time, if you have money.