The name of the lender is usually shown on the pre-approval letter.

The biggest pain points like others mentioned is the Pre-Payment Penalty, Lender protections, and undisclosed fees. 

The only element I'd reconsider is the 5-year pre-payment penalty.

Google searches can only take me so far I think.I've actually got pre-approved first to know what range of home prices I am qualified for.

2nd questions; I Just got pre approved for a non QM product: 20% down, 8.25% interest rate, 12 month pre payment penalty period, 2 points, and Conforming Conventional product: 25% down payment, 8% interest rate, no pre payment penalty, 1 point fee. 2-4 unit in Ohio.

No the rates are not on par with conventional when you figure in additional costs and pre-payment penalties. 

I am familiar with a couple of CRM options that incorporate sales and marketing.

Which school did you choose for your pre-licensing courses and why?

Connect with open builder developments, make some deals, connect with some builder sot get other deals set and now develop from new for rental real estate, get them leased up earliest possible, pre or during build.

Get pre-approved and submit offers on whatever property you like.