Family gave us substantial start up money, need help figuring out

[Christopher Lamp]

A family member gave my girlfriend and I a gift of a substantial amount of money to start a business. My mind immediately goes towards investing in real estate but I don't know where to start. We made an LLC but not sure if that's necessary. I think what I would like to do is flip homes but I'm not sure how that's possible, whose credit to use (mine or businesses?), if we could even get financed as an LLC for a flip, who to go to to get financed. etc... We are in the Denver area if that helps or you can put me in touch with anyone.

I appreciate the help in advance, thank you.