BiggerPockets

I'm not in CA, so I can't give any specific advice on your market. Wholesaling, in general, is done by:
1. find a deal
2. either get an option or a contract (with your name and/or assigns, as buyer)
3. market the property to your buyers
4. once you have a buyer for the property, either assign your contract or revert to step #2 and get the contract signed so you can assign it to your buyer
5. when your buyer closes on the deal, you get paid

All the forms you need can be found online for free or for next-to-nothing. The key is to have your "escape" clauses in the contract or option agreement. Again, I'm not familiar with your market, so I don't know how effective an option agreement would be, nor do I know if it's a common practice there.

Common clauses I use in my contracts are:
"This contract is contingent upon buyer successfully assigning this contract to a qualified end buyer."
"If buyer is unable to successfully assign this contract, the contract will become null and void with no recourse to buyer."
"Seller understands that buyer intends to assign this contract to an end buyer."

Any one of these will do, in my opinion, but consult with an attorney in your area just to be safe. What works in Houston may not work there...

either get an option or a contract (with your name and/or assigns, as buyer)

That isnt required in California That is a right unless the contract says it isnt

Thanks Jaremy, Eddie, Michael, and Rod. Your imputs where very helpful. I will proceed to build my buyers list and find a realtor for MLS access. I will be throwing some more questions in the process. One more thing, does anybody knows the market in southern Califirnia?
Thanks.