There is no short cut, unfortunately. 

I think you incur a considerable liability when you try to shortcut something designed to save you big dollars and risk.Frankly, I would spend the money on the liability insurance regardless.

Do NOT shortcut the research.

Get a good contract and don't take short cuts; Best way to go for non-attorneys or unseasoned investor types. :)

And I agree with Bryan that a lot of folks simply don't understand these metrics or are apprehensive about the math.I've got a couple of recent articles where I discuss in detail why I think this type of financial analysis is important, and the issues I see with some of the short-cut alternatives.

There is no short cut to REI, it's not a sprint race, but, a marathon.2.

This is where a Community can help - a network of investors who have similar goals as you can help you shortcut the process. 

An MLM slash online ed some like but has a hefty price tag.No shortcuts or magic beans in RE.  

If you get caught talking to Sollars in person presenting solutions to them, the DRE it's going to consider that acting without a license with lease option flips.Now if you gonna buy on terms like subject to and wraparound mortgages, you don't need a license because you're acting as a principal and then you gonna own it, and nobody can tell you what to do after you own it.But it's advantageous to have a license because you can network with other attorneys and agents, split commissions, offer to list a house along with buying on terms.Lee there are no shortcuts in California, get your license@Dev Horn might want to add something, he is a great saying it we buy houses.com "be a real estate solutions provider for the seller"

No offense people but, I can't believe how haphazardly people set up business structures with superficial thought given to an overall plan.