They don't happen everyday, but proof that staying active in the market will payoff.  

Currently I am a owner and operator of a long term facility that treats and rehabilitates individuals suffering from drug and alcohol addiction.I am now looking to shift my focus from the day to day operations of my business and jump in to real estate investing.Additionally, I am working to obtain my broker license as a means to support my goals in real estate investing.I am partnering with my brother, close friend, as well as a mentor to begin this new journey.I look forward to networking with many of you. 

There are some crossing Ts and DOTTING i's that will make your offer stand out, but just know your ARV and repair vosts, then submit your best offer with all the addendums and a preapproval or proof of funds .. and you should be fine.

@Jack Bobeck I agree I will go ahead and draft up a letter stating requirements that I have for environmental protection stuff and send it to them certified mail with a receipt so I can track it..and have proof of my leasing policies

I completely agree with you though, make her a believer with PROOF!   

What are some creative ways to get into real estate when you have proof of income issues?

If you have never bought a house, you will need to provide proof of enough stable income to support the mortgage payments, good credit, and sufficient cash and reserves to close. 

This approach is not fail-proof, obviously and the manager needs to have enough experience to know what they are doing and how they are going to execute the business plan.In the example above, If I'm confident I can spend $10k per unit (rehab), then rent each unit at $1,000 in a reasonable time , then I wouldn't have a problem paying $1,000,000  for the asset.

I used a residential loan once from my 401k for a remodel project on my house but I never had to show proof of what I used it for.

Here's there requirementsDTI (Debt to income) ratio under 40%20% down + closing costsStable, reliable W2 job, or proof of self employed incomeYour credit score mainly dictates your interest rate.