What is the first step to become a wholesaler?

Many contractors pay for the initial payment, get the binder and then stop making payments. 

I'll allow Jake to respond first as he mentioned it initially.

Where should we look for initial start up funds for marketing.

I would agree that off loading the first home is a good start, and looking to buy more value add properties is your next step.1.

Our lease also has an initial for the tenants in this section, to call MORE attention to it.

The text of the contract as it relates to obtaining financing reads: (b) This Contract is contingent upon Buyer obtaining approval of a conventional FHA VA or other ______________ (describe) loan within _______ (if left blank, then 30) days after Effective Date (“Loan Approval Period”) for (CHECK ONE): fixed, adjustable, fixed or adjustable rate in the Loan Amount (See Paragraph 2(c)), at an initial interest rate not to exceed _______ % (if left blank, then prevailing rate based upon Buyer’s creditworthiness), and for a term of _______(if left blank, then 30) years (“Financing”).

Also, you can see on the site there are plenty of ways to get involved with real estate initially without buying anything.

That will determine the next step.

I've sort of ignored those I've seen posted as I fear it's just going to be a bunch of people in a room asking if starting an LLC and building a team is a good first step.