Reading, eating healthy, meditation, exercise, etc. all of that is what will make you better and by consequence your business.Here are some of my personal development books as well:Wild at Heart -John EldredgeHow to win friends and influence people - Dale CarnegieThe biology of belief - Bruce LiptonExtreme Ownership - Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

I'm seeking a reputable tile installer as well as a contractor for drywall work and other light handy work.I would appreciate recommendations especially if you have personal experience with their quality of work.

It is important to have a reputable professionals so you don’t get screwed investing out of state.

If you are going to take on a 203k, I implore you to do your research and find a reputable contractor who has experience working on these previously.

Sure, there's always Pros & Cons, unintended consequences, tradeoffs, etc.  

You want an accountant that can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the tax consequences of the decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck and let me know if you have any questions.

Any recommendations on reputable real estate agents?

Assuming you want to defer all of your income tax consequences, you would need to acquire one or more replacement properties that have a total purchase value equal to or greater than the Net Sale Price of your relinquished property.  

Within the Chattanooga, TN MSA, we're usually around $3500 for move and set up on piers from a reputable company.

A couple of possibilities you could look into is narrowing your search criteria significantly so you become "the guy" who buys this type of property in such and such an area, OR be content among other investors having the same access, develop a reputation as an investor who puts their money where their mouth is and pulls the trigger on deals.