"As of 2011, there were 883 MLSs in the US" (1).Google turned up a few things:1: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple_listing_ser...2: https://www.nar.realtor/IRPF.nsf/pages/ProgramElem...3: http://realtybiznews.com/the-history-of-the-multiple-listing-service-and-the-future-of-american-real-estate/98745195/

@Paulina ChaseWelcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing.

In many owner finance deals, the seller will require a balloon payment at some future date.

@Arian MotalebiWelcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing.

Good Luck on your Future Real Estate Investments!

It is tempting to think of exotic locations when it is all a future goal.

@Alvin SylvainI'm a new investor and only have one rental but for my future purchases I'm looking for at least 10% cash on cash return.

I was unaware of this terminology but am glad you shared it so I am a little better prepared for future discussions.

You may also offer to these people a free access to your future tool. 

These aren't issues that are specific to flipping and should be a primary focus for any real estate investment - The bottom line is that you made a profit despite the challenges you faced - and congratulations for that - but it seems to the bystander that you gambled with another investor's money while investing very little of your own - you put yourself in the position of a teacher or mentor when in fact you are not extremely experienced in the business of flipping - consider how you would feel if you lost a portion of your partner's investment....Today I am closing on the purchase of my 15th flip for the year, and I wouldn't dream of taking on an investment partner who wasn't equally experienced and had an equal say in the decision process.Good Luck with your future projects and Happy Investingjeff