Lean on your loan officer to at least tell you the value so you know. 

Once things get back to normal, offices open, and immigration begins, flood gate of renters will open up and SF Bay Area rental (condo, apartment, multifamily) prices and rents will explode. 

Sounds like you're talking to the wrong loan officer.

I am currently working towards buying ownership into an office building structured with an association of individual owners for the individual units.

There are multiple companies investing in Casa Grande, building large office campuses, factories, and plants.

A couple weeks ago I built up the courage to walk into and random real estate office and ask the broker if he was basically willing to teach me the industry. 

I am pursuing a Career in becoming an MLO (Mortgage Loan Officer) any tips or insights for the new guy?

Hello I am a local white belt loan officer here in Cerritos California.

We use the law (eviction and the constables office) to be mean. 

So don't get frustrated if they don't return your call or aren't in the office.