What I would like to are some reading recommendations for learning the meat and potatoes on the processes of completing rehabs, and the processes of working with contractors?

We at Aslan would be happy to help you through this process as well so feel free to reach out if there are any inquiries. 

(that policy was cancelled by the carrier and I will be getting a separate policy)2 hail damage to Tennessee property  and water damage due to storm (claim is in process) Another Tennessee property now has had a water pipe burst in the kitchen ceiling and flooded the whole house. 

Once you do, then you can verify if it's hard or easy to flip there.Couple questions I would be asking, how long does the permit process take.

In terms of the permitting process, an architect that can self certified drawings would reduce the wait time to receive the permit. 

Have you found certain markets or zoning factors that make the process smoother?

The process has been gradual due to limited capital and DIY work.

you can't really micromanage tenants.All you can do is create systems with some flexibility.Again, if you read how we charge our Processing Fees, they encourage the behavior we want, while discouraging (via fees) the behavior we do not want. 

I'm leery of high leverage until I get my feet under me and some experience, so I'm aiming at smaller deals to learn the process before trying to hit a home run.

I have not looked into this but, if process ramps up, could cut construction costs, time to market and massively increase supply, too.