figuring that if I track and work towards creating and "presenting" 250 specific deals to my clients.My Theory being: Tracking "deals presented" will pull forward the need to go search and find deals, and will also drive the deals closed and revenue numbers, so we shall see but logics out to me so I'm liking it so far.

A quick search on BP would answer most of your questions before you go blasting them.  

I searched for homes based on the mortgage I could afford.

Hi Sri, I'd be happy to help with your search in Phoenix, I'll shoot you a PM!

In New Jersey, there are numerous brokerages to chose from, and I highly suggest you do a google search and look into 100% virtual real estate brokerages in New Jersey. 

Often, traditional lenders offer better rates, which can significantly improve your profit margins.2.

I have searched and filled out endless online forms only to have lenders offer me unsecured loans or other products, but not a heloc.  

Yes both states have licensing requirements for contractors and subcontractors which can be found with a simple google search

For example, if you buy a home for 100k, and then improve the property and now it is worth 200k. 

A quick google search will give you his contact info.