You might be able to sell off fractional interests in the property but that is typically done with luxury properties to allow the owners to participate in price appreciation while the asset is held.

They argue that their renovation is top notch, so the price is justified, which may or may not be true, but but generally the high quality of the renovation does not pay sufficient dividends in the form of increased rent, so the price to rent ratio just isn't there.They typically advertise a 9% to 13% cash on cash return, but be careful, this is their "first year projection" and in their first year they do some things that I find a it deceptive, such as not accounting for vacancy because they place a tenant prior to closing, and they budget essentially nothing for repairs or cap ex since it is renovated and they offer a warranty. 

I am aware that there is an option for 1000 contact info per month but it is out of my budget.

I am under contract with a duplex and I’m currently shopping my mortgage options.

The drivable option will be less expensive and make your life better. 

Out of state investing can also be an option because it takes less capital to get started than CA.

BiggerPockets just went live with the property manager referal program last week.Click on the Build Your Team option at the top of your page.

Typically, in this situation, I advise my property management clients (in Florida) to terminate the month-to-month tenancy of a tenant who is causing problems like this and to place a better tenant in the unit.As for the tenant who is requesting to get out of their lease, of course, you do not have to release them from a lease term on that basis, but look to your lease and state laws regarding their ability to terminate the lease (whether a lease term or month-to-month).

Thank you Korey,it does leave some options.

Owning in an LLC will also limit your financing/refinancing options.