Cha Yang's advice is the simplest, and maybe the easiest if at all possible.

Not a closed deal, just the simplest "Please tell me more".Driving for Dollars is a low return also due to even finding a prospect, they may not be home at the time of your discovery and then need to return or call (if the phone number is available).I don't like wholesaling for other reasons, but pouring this much time, effort and money would discourage me too. 

Everyone who knows real estate sales knows even the simplest deals take a month or two or three(if your getting a loan).

It's often simplest for a bank to go through the foreclosure process to clear title, particularly if there are junior liens.Look at the abstract and if you think it's something different let us know.

@Steve Vaughan any ideas as to what would be the simplest strategy to pursue for a newbie from subject to, master lease or should I just focus on buy and hold?

One of the fastest simplest ways to pre-screen is with 1 question:  "How much money do you have set aside for an upfront payment?"  

Drawing equity as a beginner, maybe the simplest (And most cost-effective) approach.As your experience and network expands, you'll learn other financing optionsI'm sure there is a ton of info online (and on BP) about getting started flipping.

@Daniel Hyman Yes I use Dropbox already - maybe that is the simplest.

Do you want to evict or do you want to get paid if one tenants wishes to stay, possibly with a new room mate.The L9 accomplishes all your goals...You collect all rent owed, you collect your filing fee, the tenants decide if they want to stay or go and you move forward.Additionally the L9 is the simplest application to use, not at all complicated process wise and successful 99% of the time.

That is the simplest way to be entitled to be an owner, and participate in the gains without reporting.