I have looked at CE Shop and OnlineEd, but did not like their platform.

Once you have that, you can get out shopping for property.

It’s rare in MA unless you’re shopping less desirable areas.

Frank , I don't know the details but I am closing a DSCR Monday 7.25%  885K loan shop around I don't like to change lenders but it is a numbers game.I/O for my buy and hold I love I/O,  you are in control of the monthly payment.

Biggest Mistake is putting all your effort into a deal where the borrower is not even fully on board or shopping mid-process.

A lot of borrowers shop blindly. 

And what questions should I be asking when I start shopping for a loan?

Have been looking into Commercial Retail shops, laundry mats, etc. but I am a bit unsure how much I could "purchase" with my current cashflow/down payment.

I live in North Myrtle Beach, have a large STR rental house in the Cherry Grove section of the beach, and frequent Myrtle Beach proper often for dining and shopping.  

Of course we all want the best of both worlds; that is a hidden gem on a secluded/private beach, but close enough to a town to find good eats, drinks, and shopping.