I am aiming for fixed fees not fixed %s, so I told them if you save me money on a house that you found and we close-- you'll get paid.

The second property will be purchased with a mortgage (you can determine how high or low the leverage will be by adjusting the proceeds you use or the price point of the 2nd replacement).You are adding some measured debt at a level that your dad can be comfortable with. 

In regards to the problem of specifically finding a deal, I developed a platform with the aim of easing the property-finding process for single family properties on the MLS.

Beyond the fact you are new to the industry will be tying up your investment dollars for multiple years before you start to see any measurable ROI. 

Other public forecasting apps only available up to 6 months.For the second software , it analyzes the contractor/BRRS activity in many metro thru MLS listing and measures the ARV based on previous condition sale and after selling ARV.It will tell which house has the most potential.I will tell you all over if you want to rehab, do it in appreciating markets like CA, WA or CO.

I aim to deploy funds as soon as I have them available.

Hey Randee, It really comes down to what you're aiming for.

Not sure if I will spend more money trying to get that back via legal measures or not.   

The important measurements are annual earnings and net worth.

I'm seeking advice on my current situation and the best route for achieving my real estate goals.For context, I'm 23 years old, living in Providence, RI, with the aim of owning 5 rental units and my own home in the next 10 years.