We both have some home repair skills, but would likely need to hire out larger work such as electrical, plumbing, roofing, siding, etc.Thanks for the help!

Recognize being the GC is work, requires strong organization skills (especially with tight timelines), decent communication skills, and design skills.I have acted as GC many times and have done well on these rehabs but I recently completed a large rehab (completed mid May).  

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.

As part of my investing journey, I'm now on quite a few wholesaler lists and receive off-market deals almost daily.On properties I'm interested in, I'll get into the research on the property and then run numbers (working hard to develop these skills), and then I'll notice that some of these deals aren't deals.For example a property is being wholesaled for 120k, but was last bought in 2022 for 60k, it needs a ton of work (30k est), it's vacant, and they say'll it'll ARV at 180k and the neighborhood comps (both nearby sold properties and even rents actually) do not support that ARV.

This transaction showcased our effective renovation strategy and project management skills, resulting in a substantial profit.

I have been given the opportunity to start an Investor division at my Brokerage.Our goal is to create a team of highly skilled agents who excel in understanding and meeting the unique needs of investors.

This will give you the hands down most valuable skill in RE which is sourcing good deals.

To be honest (as a business owner myself) I have been surprised by the professionalism and communication skills of these lenders. 

But a good skilled worker, whether GC or sub's, can be invaluable.With all that said, to try and save money, I would see if you can find a good home inspector referral, many of them are or were GC's themselves, and pay them to check out important work that you have done.

If you continue to own and manage this or other properties, you will find that tenant selection is one of the most important skills you must do well in order to succeed.