The next step will likely be trading up to large MF.

It's like a chess game and you need to be three steps ahead.

We immediately take the required steps to prevent any future damage. 

Actually, here is my "starting up" collection:Read http://greeneincome.com/index.php/2018/10/29/ideal-vs-desperate-investor/Read Dave Ramsey book "The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness." and complete the baby steps there.Read Scott Trench’s book “Set for Life.”Finish the school and get your degree - you'll need it later, especially if it's business management.Get a job first where you have W2 income.

Whether you hire out everything or are more involved, plan from the beginning to be able to step away from the business if you need to.That requires careful analysis of the property BEFORE you buy, to determine if it meets your financial goals AFTER including all expenses.If any turn key company sends you a cashflow analysis without at least TIMMUR: 1.

Install new basement steps and handrail to meet Baltimore city codes.

You will need income to support a mortgage payment so if you don't have any income your first step will be getting income to add to the income side of the calc. 

You've already taken the first steps down a long and fulfilling journey.Read some really concrete 'action step' books like The ONE Thing by Gary Keller. 

What extra steps, beyond what's typical, would you take to make sure this goes through ok?

I want to get into wholesaling but I am going to be straight forward I will feel much better if I walk in on someone else deal it would allow me to understand every step of the process.