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.

If you call it a pet "deposit" you may be forced to return it.

The city uses platting as a way to force you to do everything they require. 

"This dude""some dude""a dude"We never did catch any of the Dude Brothers, but they are a real force to be reckoned with.  

Explain that as the landlord it is your responsibility to insure every tenant has the right to reasonable enjoyment and that if they do not either get rid of the dog or leave voluntarily you will be forced to evict.

The low-income buyers and renters are forced to make all repairs.