How to connect with private investors

[David Voda]

First time investor here.  I've found a property that I want to make an offer on, but I will be dependent on private money.  

How do I find and line up private investors?  Advertise on Craigslist? Newspaper ads?  Or what?

Ideally I'd like to have several investors so I can take the deal around to find the investor who wants to work with me.

Thanks for  your help and advise.