I realize now that I have a decent amount of equity at my disposal and I'd really like to use it to grow our little side thing into a full-fledged business.It is a challenge to be actively involved when I'm not physically present, but I'm fortunate enough to have a reliable partner and property manager that handles nearly everything.

I took a gap year in between high school and college to work at an intensive finance internship at a fortune 500 company that I have continued to work at through college.

Fortunately I found Bigger Pockets before I signed up for some guru boot camp.

I have also been fortunate enough to secure a decent amount of credit on several credit cards - desperate measure of course. 

I am very fortunate for the education we received at the course but now I am worried about the S.Corp.  

I take for granted that some markets tend to have higher rates for investors, we've been fortunate to find great rates through both regional and local banks.

Really, anyone who is a landlord is also an investor, so it would be a good way to network with some established folks.Lastly, I have had the good fortune to be connected with a few Duluth property owners, and I intend to purchase a rental in Duluth before the end of the year. 

Fortunately it is relatively reasonable compared to the market and I feel I get some good benefits with it (pool, landscaping, cheaper home insurance, gated community, etc...).Good luck with your next step.

I am in a pretty fortunate position regarding access to financial capital and am able to jump on deals, up to fairly substantial price.

Fortunately it's actually pretty easy to get going (the lead generators will tell you otherwise of course :))  Your exact question was "I have about $20k that I want to use to accelerate the growth of my business, what do you all suggest I use it on/for?"