newbie in north carolina with pre-foreclosure and foreclosure questions

[Chris Purvis]

I just started in the real estate industry in july. I still work a full time job but have recently taken action in real estate by enlisting the help of a bird dog. He brought me about 6 properties that he found at the court house. The houses are in various stages of foreclosure or pre-foreclosure. I believe they are mostly vacant. 

What do I do with these leads or any vacant property that I come across for that matter?  I mostly want to wholesale to raise some capital and I also would like to hold properties to rent out. I also want to eventually do at least one fix and flip.

On a personal note, my wife and I went through foreclosure a few years ago (We do want our own home again, btw. At discount would be great) so I want to help other people before they get to foreclosure.

 If they want to stay in their house how do I help them do that? Are there any resources I can refer them to?