Fannie mae allows you to transfer your loan into an LLC, but it is recommended that you speak to your loan servicer and ask that if they themselves will allow you to do so.

Recommend you take a look!

I'd recommend starting with the lower hanging fruit than a large basement reno - if your comps are close but don't quite get you to your number.Finishing the basement (with proper egress) could push you over the top, but confirm with an appraiser first to ensure it counts.

I'm not the strongest in knowing the Queen Creek market from an agent standpoint, but I have someone that I can recommend to you. 

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

If anyone has any recommendations on networks or networking tools, it would be greatly appreciated. 

As for finding a contractor, asking local investors for recommendations is a great start.

Here's a video with some tips, but I recommend you watch several videos, read some blogs, and educate yourself on what to look for in a brokerage:

Hey, I’m looking to connect and network with private individuals who lend money on real estate deals. Do you know of any good websites where I can post my deals?

I understand business is slow right now relative to recent years, I'd recommend you get a better grip on being a REI agent.