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?"

Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately) I learned my lesson the hard way, it was expensive lesson but very valuable.

Then I sawa good deal on a North Hollywood property and got a hard money loan for it while I raise cash to develop...and working on a flip in Reseda that I am partners on with a contractor that's in the family...My family and wife's family are all in la and we are very fortunate to have them involved with us but I am involved daily and fly out monthly or every few months...my career is in energy so Houston is where I have to be until my rental portfolio can sustain my family lifestyle

., if you’re looking to take a more passive role in your real estate and want the benefits of diversification there are funds available to accredited investors that are designed to allow investors the opportunity for ownership of institutional investment grade property outside of CA that is occupied by regional, national, and Fortune 500 credited companies. 

Fortune favors the bold.