i cannot stand landlords

girlfriend has job offer + current job - sends pay stubs
i have no pay stubs but enough cash to pay rent for a full year - i prove it 

"you need a guarantor"

ok - gf adds her dad who is a university professor

"you need two"

ok - i add my brother who is a lawyer

"guarantors can't be outside of CA. we won't take your application."

??? brother i can pay the rent just let me

This is BS....8 yrs ago I tried something like this in Atlanta.  At the time I was up--790 credit score, substantial savings and enough to pay rent for the year--no go.  Offered to pay a year up front--still no go.  Try dealing with a private owner.