Another factor to consider is the part of town your property is in and if you would have more issues with tenants due to issues with shared space.

Depreciation for what is left after bonus depreciation, the building itself, is indeed prorated, however it's a relatively minor factor compared to bonus.And read this post please, since there could be other things not mentioned by influencers: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1122635-the-s... 

Now private lenders are my main purchase method, along with seller financing and BRRRR.

Your property type and location are key factors in determining this.

Are there specific factors or trends you would suggest evaluating to make a more informed decision?

Only 1 was found through the MLS, but more recently that has become my main option.

Wow - did you see XYZ syndicator who owned 123 Main St was foreclosed on the deal and the property was taken back by the lender?

I just bought a Lake House in Maine this past summer.

Hey David, I think the main issues you will encounter is the minimum loan amount and minimum as is value.

This is actually one of the main reasons many agents and investors may not like them generally speaking (they are often not serious professionals with a proven track record of success, the vast majority are struggling to find their first deal and are time-wasters to interact with).