This is a business and you are responsible for the success - not them.

IMHO, the REI Industry is The best chance that an individual has to quickly and successfully become self-employed. 

We have had success with the debt-reduction aspect of Dave Ramsey; we personally have gotten "gazelle intense" in paying off debt, and saving up everything...bonuses, tax returns, birthday presents, bought older cars, etc. in a quest for down payment funds. 

If I do that, then I will not be able to be successful in my life."

My issue is that there have been way too few successful, experienced local RE investors at both San Diego BP socials that I went to. 

Since that time we have been selling off our SFRs in favor of multi family investing.I would encourage you to check out Lifestyles Unlimited we have been members since 2011 and I know of no better place to get around successful like minded people.  

They are looking to close quickly. does anybody have any tips to increase my chances of success on purchasing this house? 

Most successful investors in know in Bakersfield are either finding off market deals or are focusing on value add. 

Always time well spent...Best of luck to you and look forward to following your success on BP!

Also open to any local investor that are interested in helping out a newbie on his path to real estate investing success in this market I’m willing to help out on others deals to learn, partnerships maybe that I do some minimum aspects to take some task off an investors plate so I can learn more hands on and grow.