The last thing you want to do is overpay for a property that will not ultimately turn a profit.Cutting CornersWhen crafting your budget, you may be tempted to take shortcuts for the sake of the profit margin.

Unfortunately, there isn't a shortcut and you'll have to do a lot of hustling, talking to banks, etc. 

There is no short cut in determining value. 

Criminal fines and judgments aren't dismissed by bankruptcy.Is it worth it to take shortcuts for a few dollars?

Are there any shortcuts to lookout for?

This is usually after they start understanding how much work it really is, and they still want the shortcut to the Promised Land.  

A lot of newbie wholesalers who dont have the money to do their own marketing try to take a short cut and wholesale FSBOs and properties from the MLS.

I am looking for advice on how to start and where to start just trying to learn all i can before making big mistakes and paying for them later, I am a big believer in education because i know it is the key or shortcut to not waste unneed time.Thanks 

Are there any shortcuts to doing this faster than just saving my cash for a down payment? 

@Mark Laird The 50% rule is just a shortcut for quickly analyzing a property.