Contracting and subcontracting services, like plumbing, generally don’t count unless tied directly to real estate you own.Are you considering acquiring rental properties or engaging in real estate development where you would personally manage or oversee those properties?

If someone rigged the game before you even came on board you are along for the ride.  

@Nolan Peralta I don't know California law, but I highly recommend finding a landlord/eviction attorney immediately and engaging them, and asking them the next steps to take.

Whether you’re trying to find off-market deals, build a pipeline of motivated sellers, or scale up your operations, there are some game-changing tools and methods that can seriously boost your efforts.I’m really passionate about helping others take their business to the next level, and I’ve seen firsthand how these approaches can deliver results.

I rent rooms in this house which has been a game changer for me.

If the buyer has proof of completing multiple projects and their real estate agent has a documented business history they are probably not wasting their time playing a game about a POF as failing to perform is just a waste of everyone's time (may have legal fees incurred as well).If it's an unknown newly formed LLC, an offer with minimal cash to escrow, with a shady attorney and realtor, I'd then be taking a hard look at proof of funds.

@Anna Antipkina fair game as far as I know!

Late to the game to reply.   

James Wise called you out on ties/ownership in this PM entity, and you played word-salad games trying to pretend had no connections to it. 

If you’re serious about getting into the game, I’d say build up those local contacts they can be your biggest asset.Glad you’re meeting with someone in real estate financing soon; it’ll be invaluable for guiding you through loan options and what’s realistic for a first purchase.