You profit share with them for the first 10 deals (at the higher levels) because they really are right there with you holding your hand, and as I mentioned, doing three way calls, etc. every step of the way.  

This will allow us to maintain flexibility to potentially sell the property within 24 months.This is Ashcroft’s first capital call, and while it’s regrettable to take this step, our primary focus remains safeguarding your investment.

Hey Jeff,Congrats on taking the first step towards your investment journey!

Being proactive ensures you’re always a step ahead, minimizing risks and keeping your business running smoothly.Example: Imagine you implement an outdated tenant screening policy that inadvertently violates a new anti-discrimination law.

Apply for a dimensional variance on the vacant lot to allow a smaller lot and/or setback so it can be built upon.Your best first steps are to sketch a plan, possibly with an engineer's help, then contact the zoning department to discuss your idea with them to get informal feedback on your liklihood of success before you spend a lot of money.

When transferring real estate as a gift, it does not receive a step-up basis, as it does when it has been inherited.

Now that we have some questions answered and you know what tools will help make wholesaling a lot easier for you, let's run through wholesaling step by step:FINDING MOTIVATED SELLERSDepending on how much money you have to invest, will determine how you are going to be finding your deals.

Since the properties are in New York you have a few extra steps you need to do to keep all of your funds out of NYs hands at closing.Here's an interesting BP thread on the South Carolina property tax issue you mentioned. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/725/topics/604427-south.... 

Any advice on other wise next steps?

What would be my first step?