Add skills to your resume, try to get promoted, look for a better job, find a side hustle, etc2) Pay down your debts - car payments, student loans, credit cards, etcBoth 1&2 will allow you to qualify for more and possibly afford to buy in LA.A couple things to note:Have you talked to a Invester friendly lender?

I have hired nurses in my profession that have interviewed tremendously well had a great resume but when it came to the actual job they were inadequate.

This seems like a nuclear option over an issue that the broker is not required to provide. 

I had a cat spray in a unit and you may as well consider the place nuclear waste.

I have called several real estate development companies in Tulsa (closest city to me) and one did take my resume.

On top of that, Governor Murphy has stated I believe 90 days after this is over is when evictions will resume.

Most of Texas has resumed evictions, maybe you should consider investing down south. 

I would recommend getting these two years under your belt if you have the grades and resume to be able to get a job with them.

Here is what is need:COMMERCIAL LOAN SUBMISSION CHECK LIST: # Item Received Comment1 Project/Property Description Overview2 Pictures & Map of the Property3 Preliminary Title Report (if available)4 Copy of Purchase and Sale Agreement (if applicable)5 Executive Summaries6 Use of proceeds7 Repayment Plan / Exit Strategy8 Existing Appraisal Reports (if available)9 Pro Forma Balance Sheets10 Other Existing Third Party Reports(Environmental/Engineering if available) Phase 1 & Phase 211 Comparable Rentals or Sales (if applicable)12 3 Years Operating Statements of Business 13 Current Rent Roll showing concessions (if applicable)14 3 Years Tax Returns of Business (if applicable)15 Company Organizational Documents (if applicable)16 Zoning Information (if available)17 Permits/Status (if applicable)18 Principal(s) Personal Financial Statements19 Principal(s) Resume or Bio.20 2 Years Personal Tax Returns21 Copy of 1st Note, 2nd Note (if applicable)22 Completed Application Form23 Signed Commitment Letter24 Good Faith DepositMost are at 90/10 LTV.10 % down.

I doubt few HMLs really do that  but may.A resume of your experience, past transactions, will be helpful, but without a property in hand they won't have anything to consider.