I'm in the process of taking that first step out into the wholesaling world.

My next step will be networking.

@Ryan Slicer,Your step father is technically not a disqualified person, however I suggest you have experienced professional review all details of this transaction to make sure that it is truly arms length. 

Whoever records the lien first has Senior/First Lien status all other liens are Junior to the First/Senior lien.There are some Super Liens that jump in line for some states like HOA, Municipality and Tax Liens for example.Hope this helps.Jeff VIn Oregon a properly filed materialman lien is a super lien.. not sure I know any other state that is the case.. so contractors who are on the ball and go through the proper steps to have a valid mechanics pre lien .. if it becomes a lien it jumps in front and the lender will cure.. ask me how I know  LOL 

I joined because I needed the flexibility to get training and support outside of my day job - and didn't want to pay desk or franchise fees for an office I'd hardly step foot in.  

I think @Brian Garrett is referencing "courthouse steps" type of foreclosure auctions - and in that case most often the lender buys the property back.

Any stepped construction programs available?  

Finding a mentor and learning the business is an excellent first step.  

Most FSBOs I run across are overpriced and the sellers don't even know how to offer or what steps to take, what disclosures they should have filled out already, etc. 

That's why I tend to shy away from those types of market (it's proven to be a good strategy for a lot of people though).