I want to be structured in the best way to take the most advantage over the long term even though I'll just be doing wholesaling by myself here in the beginning (no wife involvement or additional partners at this point).

I understand that there is minimum lot size to build a structure in Lee County / cities, so you would want to look into that as well, especially in Cape Coral as I heard that the lot sizes tend to be smaller there, and multiple lots would be needed to build a house there. 

Get involved, read for forums, listen to the podcasts and dive on in.

A smart investor will usually try to create multiple streams of income.

I've been reading BP on and off for over a year, I have been learning and involved in RE for half of my life 16+ years, never done wholesaling or mailing or anything 'silly', just what a 'normal' real real estate investor would do.

I would like your input on some things I have just learned.I am a former flipper and landlord and private lender and was wanting to get involved in some more passive ways of investing.  

Just keep doing what you are doing, which is your own DD even when you have professionals involved because, speaking for me personally, I can always learn so hire someone willing to look and review what your DD has revealed as well. 

My goal is to start with single family or small multiple family rental properties.

You have much more experience in real estate than myself, as I only have been involved in the purchase of one SFH, the one I live in! 

I'm looking to join or get involved with some serious wholesalers in the Houston Texas area.