OR get a GC to handle all the different trade folk?

Are you looking for a GC or trying to sub out each trade? 

There are very bad consequences for doing so.

I never trade with tenants.

Certain trades I wouldn't skimp on, like electrician, plumbers, etc, but sometimes you can get away with bringing them in to do the finish only, or you can pay a licensed trade or GC to come and inspect the work prior to closing up walls, etc.

It's slow out there for a lot of trades in SA right now and I'm not one to gatekeep.

They probably do crack down now and then and the consequences will probably be way more expensive when you are in the federal court system, than just a slap on the wrist or a finger wag.   

I'm also fairly skilled in the trades so I know what to look for when it comes to certain things and I can do alot of things myself but time is usually hard to manage.

Commingling of funds could have legal consequences for your entity's limited liability status. 

I actually partnered with a GC on this one and traded equity for them bringing some funds to the table but mostly bringing project in on time and on budget.