Work on credit before getting started in real estate?

[Gabriela Martinez]

Hi, everyone. My name is Gabriela and I'm from Houston, TX. My questions are, do you need credit to start wholesaling? Do you need credit to acquire a hard money loan?

I have money saved up, but I am having a difficult time deciding what to do with it. I would like to spend it wisely on something that will be beneficial for my future. Should I start wholesaling to jumpstart my career in real estate or establish credit by buying a computer (I'm a student)? 

Shipping container homes intrigue me and my goal is to take on that kind of a project some day. I have enough to purchase a shipping container and I could establish credit that way as well. However, I understand that is a whole different ball game that I should probably hold off on.

Any tips/advice? I would really appreciate some help. I'm trying to figure out how to make things happen instead of believing I can't right now.