So far long term I plan to buy and hold, short term look more into wholesaling where I can use my networking skills to get me going.

It's a very useful skill and a win/win situation for everyone. :)

After you are comfortable with wholesaling, expand your skills into other areas that interest you.

The second is, how do I leverage my skills and vision as a remodeler and recycler of used housing to maximize my economic opportunities in this business?

These are not skills you picked up last week.....these are skills that you want to have, and skills that I am sure have taken you a lot of time, money, and missteps along the way to learn.

its better that you get the service of some good seo skilled person the will help you to promote your site up.

She will learn some valuable people skills, you can pay her a management fee (start a Roth IRA for her) and so on.If I had any advice it might be to get a qualified attorney to draw up the lease, consult your insurance agent for all needed protection (including an umbrella policy if you don't already have one), screen the roommates, and if she rents to friends she may lose them due to her 'manager' status.Lastly, what is your exit strategy?

However, if you manage to drive skillfully you will get where you want to go much faster.IMO leverage should start out as high is as sustainable to keep you from being past the point of positive operating leverage.

Just doing a test run on my understanding of the "Rules of thumb" and math skills.

If you and your wife want to start a business, start one that leverages your current knowledge and skills.