As a landlord I do have a bit of extra leverage in that, if they mess up my place, Section 8 will boot them from the program, and they'll be forced to live in the govt housing projects.

Or will the restrictions work, forcing money to stay?

It then forces you to figure out how to answer the question or counter their point and in doing so gives you a better arsenal for getting that favorable outcome you want.I just caution you not to take bluntness as rudeness.

Well, I am waiting for the day when we can buy really cheap hurricane proof impact resistance windows, those windows can withstand 200mph hurricane force winds and a cococut projectile coming at the window at a speed of 200mph, and the glass is made of a material where you can use a remote to adjust the transparency level to control how much light is let in, and you can set it so that it is totally transparent, 50% transparent, turn itself into a mirror on the inside or outside only, or make itself into a screen for me to surf the internet or watch a show. 

But it's a waste of time and money for either of you to force the issue in courts, IMO.  

This forces you to take action!

If it is a great deal then you will be insulated to some degree from a downturn, and if you can afford it even if your great deal turns out to be not so great you won't be forced to sell at a low point in the market, and it always has come back in a strong market like SoCal.And no, you can't necessarily judge a great deal or not in SoCal via cashflow, but by comparing prices of the comps and considering how much the repairs will cost, much like the way a flipper would ...

Do I want to force the deal and potentially loose this buyer?"

Where I am the population of hipsters has not risen to the point where they are a market force, so I have no input.

My business plan was to target 3/2/2 that needs a little work (REOs or short sell) and force some appreciation with the ARV.