Real estate investing for felons

[Pierce Dandridge]

Hello, I've  been convicted of a bank fraud felon on April 2011. Im have completed my sentence (17 months) and Im no longer on probation (supervise release). 

How can I invest in real estate so I can really get my life back on track. Im a busser at a upscale restaurant near Sacramento, CA and I work for a temp agency when needed. Im trying to avoid getting another job to save up money. My income is about $2000/month and of course I have bills and horrible credit.

Any suggestions would be great, thanks!