How Do I Buy From a Wholesaler?

[Derrick Reyes]

Hello! I'm a newbie BRRRR investor and I understand making trusted connections with wholesalers is key to finding those off market deals. However it seems to be difficult to find information about how to acquire a property from a wholesaler. What is the order of operations?

When I'm interested in a wholesale property:

Do I make an offer to the wholesaler?
If so, who draws up that paperwork to make the offer and contract legal? 
Are agents not a part of this process?

Thanks!