Newbie from Burlingame California

[Astou Ka]

Hi everyone!

I am new to the RE investing business. My interest lies in preforclosures and foreclosures.

My questions are:

1.) When and why should you choose "subject to" financing over short selling?

2.) I heard that "subject to" financing is the way to go if you don't have a very deep pocket; how should one go about it and create a win-win situation for both you and the seller?
3.) Where do I get the paperwork (deed of trust and other documents) for the seller to sign?
4.) Should get documents signed in the presence of a RE attorney?

Thanks everyone for taking the time to respond!