I encourage you to take a look at out pages, reviews and feedback from other owners posted online.

Finding a random one online is going to be more hassle than it is worth.

I wasn't really thrilled being forced to quickbooks online from desktop so I would like a different software for bookkeeping but need to retain my mortgage bank too. 

IMO, only worth it if you have access to enough capital to scale your efforts, though.Can't be compared.To do well in the lending game, in addition to controlling your risk and what others have mentioned, you need... 

You can utilize hard money for a BRRR or flip to get into the game. 

I am looking to get into the real estate game early and learn as much as possible, especially about house hacking and possibly short-term rentals.

Join online communities like Facebook Groups and BiggerPockets Forums to engage with experienced investors.

It's part of participation trophy society where people get socially rewarded for just being in the game, but that shouldn't apply to real estate.

Explore out-of-state markets like the Midwest and Southeast, use local property managers, and join online investor groups.

It does not matter whether you are starting a real estate business, restaurant, car wash, or amazon commerce business - the lender will first look at you and your partner and how much skin you have in the game, your experience and the risk of the loan not getting paid.