Getting started, have cash and bad credit

[Shaun Kackert]

I have been reading this site for a few months now. Due to a lawsuit I will be coming into about 800-840k. I want to make sure that I don't blow the money and I'm trying to get into real estate investment. I filed bankruptcy 18 months ago so I know lenders will either deny or give me high interest loans. I'm currently in the Army out in Colorado Springs, colorado. What advice would all of you give for a person in my situation?