So I have been running a successful personal training business for about half of a decade, and have recently decided that I'd like to start another business, this time in real estate.

Bottom line, decide on your engagement and risk level first, and then look for an investment type that suits your needs best!

SO, I decided to make my own. 

SO, I decided to make my own.

(PROS: Great info, curriculum, holds me accountable to make the money back, webinars, coaches, deal analyzer, weekly action plans  CONS: Cost of the course can go towards marketing or other ways to invest, not enough time, the thought of 'there are others ways to learn')The list wasn't enough for me to decide. 

Yes, but you typically need to season for 6 months unless you get lucky and find a portfolio lender or if you decide to go commerical.

I ran my electric and drilled my well after getting the construction loan.The bank was willing to loan more than just the construction (to cover a portion of the land), but I decided against this. 

@Kris JohnsonBP decided to delete the links to my blog (on my website).You can find my BP-approved blogs below.

I have not yet decided if I'm more interested in multi-units or single family homes. 

Its the most valuable resource we have and we have to decide how we want to spend it!