If you had $8000, but poor credit, what's your REI strategy?

[Brandon Spearman Sr]

BP, hello family. I am a novice REI investor. 2012 was not the best year for me, and my credit score was damaged. 2013 is starting off bright, and I want to make an investment.

If you had $8000, but poor credit, what would your REI strategy be? I'm not looking for an owner occupied deal, I'm already wrapped up in a 1 year lease for a townhome.

Lease Purchase/Option on a property, then rent the place out to a qualified renter?

Purchase a Tax Lien Certificate on the steps of the courthouse?

Let me know what you would do. Thanks a lot.