I don't want to bet my financial plan on appreciation.I have no problem leaving money in the deal except for I don't have a lot of capital to deploy into an investment like this.

The extra cash I had after I deployed, I invested in a syndication that pools money to purchase apartments.

I choose to pay my taxes on the out of state sales and either deploy the funds elsewhere (stocks if they fall far enough) or back in REI if we have another major correction in housing that makes local properties look attractive again.

Maybe you can sell it and deploy your capital in another area that is now in the path of progress and gentrification is just starting out?

I read them while deployed, came home and successfully flipped a house with zero hassle ( they can't all be that easy ) and a fair profit of 12% ROI. 

I have been busy with my regular commercial transactions for clients wanting to own directly.My model I am going to deploy is commission / consulting fee going in, 20% equity for myself, cash flow to me AFTER investors have been paid and proper reserves for the property are in place, and an exit fee / commission.

It was taking months to deploy just $5000 to $10,000 when competing against all the hedge funds, etc..

As you have many more eggs in one basket, and the capital requirements are through the roof, an investor deploying this strategy will make much lower cash flow and return on investment, but possibly a much larger capital gain.It's not wrong to focus on any of these strategies, but know that you likely shouldn't combine elements.

Other than waiting it out, where are you guys deploying your capital?

Likely reason for that is because active duty service members are eligible for VA loans and they can change duty stations and deploy without much notice.