I’m looking for some genuine advice on the next investment move here.

Feel free to share your experiences, tips, or any insights you’ve learned along the way.

The seller chose her escrow company.

conventional investment loan How did you add value to the deal?

If you are buying in the bay area, you need to be comfortable with the property only appreciating unless you are open to putting down 50-70% down on the property. 

Without tenants it's easier to show the property and the condition can look better than if tenants have their stuff everywhere.

It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

But, if she were to transition to a job in the RE sector, she would develop a skillset that would enable her to take this much further and in her own direction.I have a couple reasons for posting this topic: the main one is that I think this is a good topic for discussion in the BP forums.

If the appraisal deems it to be "Subject to" you will have to use a renovation loan/construction loan to repair and close. 

Daniel welcome to the real estate investing journey!