While the triplex is currently fully rented out, grossing $1,725 per month in rent, we would be looking to occupy one of the units for at least 1 year, primarily as a way to reduce our down payment from 25% to the 10% range and keep more available capital on hand. 

I got three quotes for inspections ranging from $925-1400.

If you're ok with ending up in the lower $100/month range for cash flow then I'd probably go for it.

I certainly have investors who purchase A-Class assets, but it's usually just parking money for long term equity growth with very few headaches... not ROI based on cash flow.I typically consider asset classes tied to rent price ranges.

Still anyone's guess how lucky at the moment, but still, the range of the possible already exceeds what we'd hoped for back in 2014 when we started looking into the area.

Bruce Norris who is a pretty respected investor HML  market forecaster from Socal did the Keynote speach last year at the J martin event in Oakland ..

The average time for a market to complete a full cycle will differ, but from I am reading it can range from 10 to 25 years.

There quite a few people here on BP who operate in this price range.

Yes, I agree with you synopsis and feel that unless we can get this house under contract for way below their asking price ie. 160-170 range .. this is a no deal.

They are just doing their job responding to the complaints, so treat them with respect.