How do you get a private lender to invest in your property?

[Stacy Woods]

I am a newbie and right now I am in the research phase to determine my niche and strategy.  I am thinking of participating in an online training ($299) to learn about investing and part of course offering is that I will have access to lenders to assist with my investing.  My question is, how difficult is it to get a private lender for a property investment on my own, be it Wholesale or Flipping?  Should I invest in this workshop which will give me access to lenders, or build a list and go for it on my own?

Thanks!