Does Credit really matter?

[Sierra Williams]

I’m new to real estate. I’ve been looking and analyzing deals but when I find a good deal, that’s where I end up stopping (and that’s what I refuse). It has to do a lot with funding for the deal. I’m reading the book now by Brandon “investing in real estate with little or no money down” but thought I’d ask. I have looked into hard lenders but they check credit. From anyone’s experience as a real estate investor, is it hard to get into real estate with bad credit?