Yes, they require money to buy a house, otherwise everyone would do it...Good news is you can get a 3.5% low interest rate loan from FHA for your first deal, then use the equity in that after a year or so to buy another deal. 

@David LoweThis has bad news bears written all over it .

The latter two of the printed documents contain a lot of economic information and charts on the local markets of the area I am trying to learn more about to invest in. 

However, Im looking for a loan option that offers limited documentation.

I'd do a Google News of "San Diego Airbnb" should change your mind real quick.

For myself in MA I did a cash-out refi with Salem Five bank in 2016 and it was easy and they had very good rates.You'll need to work with the bank to go through the process, it's basically the same as getting a mortgage so you'll need to provide the usual litany of documents like recent pay stub, current mortgage docs, bank accounts, they will pull your credit report, etc. 

She also reviews documents, contracts and provides several other services at a very reasonable hourly.  

It doesn't require an attorney, just an attentive title company escrow officer who prepares the documents and handles the funds necessary to complete the transaction. 

As usual - I agree with Wayne...a LOT of cooperation is needed from the seller to make a short sale work, including lots and lots of her financial documents, continued updates to such, her listing the home, making the home available for BPOs,  signing lots of agreements, coordinating closing, possibly her being asked for a contribution if she has assets, etc etc....

Bad news, for you to get that amazing deal, someone needs to lose out and lose badly.