Always abide by the law and avoid taking shortcuts!

You tend to see these short cuts taken more frequently in lower valued real estate where it can be  difficult to make the numbers pencil if you are following all licensing and permitting requirements.

A wise investor will not try to get rich quick with shortcuts.

Don't take short cuts.

I still do all of my normal due diligence on the operator, but trust transfers - so by making my first screen a referral from someone I trust, I shortcut the evaluation process.That brings you to the next issue - how do you find people to be in your Community or network? 

Don’t take short cuts, eyeryone says they need to see the place and most don’t deserve to. 

What was done without permits, what was done haphazardly, what is behind walls or unseen that can cause you issues later. 

I was definitely hoping for a short cut, but it is what it is!

There are NO SHORTCUTS. 

No shortcuts here and you need to largely be in control and able to execute.