@Chris Elam - congrats on the first step.

He or she skips a step.

So again, I really appreciate the step by step advice and referrals, Ryan.

'stepping over quarters to pick up pennies'If your concern is to defer any capital gains tax dependent on how long you've owned, usually 2 years or less, look into a 1031 exchange.

The plan is to stagger-step the living situation/life hacking much in the same way one would stagger cds maturing at the bank. 

Just wanted to take the next step and introduce myself after lurking for a while. 

I have been speaking to a few homeowners and I would like to put them under contract but as a wholesaler I would like to know what would be my next steps besides finding a buyer?

He takes the bill which is in his name, divides it up, and because he had to do this extra step, charges $10.00 per tenant monthly to do this.

That's a great step and it sounds like you have a good game plan in place. 

If you want to compound money overtime, I think the classic BRRRR that everyone talks about so much on these forums, will accomplish that if you buy right, and understand each step in the process and what has to happen for you to hit the numbers you are looking for.I personally think the auction idea would be a nice option, you having a high risk tolerance and all.