Also, with new construction you will already be building to new codes by default and not spending time and money deciding what needs to be updated, what doesn't or what should be but isn't required.I have a unique skill set having worked on design in new construction as well as having managed literally hundreds of rehabs on investment properties when working for a national company.

Am I just getting soft?

This will include cabinets ( white shaker with soft close, all knobs and pulls) design to be selected by client at a later time. 2- install granite counter tops to all new cabinets.

That's really hard for a lot of people getting into this business with no skills to really wrap their heads around.

A good GC is simply someone who has a lot of great subs , and excellent scheduling skills  

I apologize that my ad writing skills turned you off it was not my intent..

I've tried to use all the BP skills and apply them to Perth's (Western Australia) market place and think I've found something.I'm putting the call out to anyone who knows who I should/could talk to in my neck of the woods for a first person discussion?

Right now we have enough cash to use for investments-- because our investing is constrained by other factors-- my skill level, market size, and competing priorities.

Again, short term rental, we’ll call it c+, maybe a soft b-. 

You are a fool if you think otherwise.If I can't trust that my client understands the market and the deal, has the skills and ability to close a deal, or is not comitted to working with me, I am wasting my time and energy.