If that isn’t an option I would reach out to the regional manager or someone higher up (you can look at the property management company employees on linked in to find out who is in upper management) and give them the option to make things right with you, or inform them that you’ll be taking civil action.

Any advice on financing options here ? 

Boostly also encompasses a weekly podcast and a Facebook community that you can join to exchange ideas with other property owners.Other options include using bigger and better Channel managers like RentalsUnited https://rentalsunited.com/Or NextPax https://nextpax.com/channel-manager/integrations/channel-par...The more viability the better helps you get through the slower season. 

My question is, we are just starting out and looking for ALL options to get started with our first rental property. 

Sometimes it smarter to take the win and run.

It sounds like you haven't defined a "deal that works" or looked at enough creative options in California yet. 

The delayed financing option bases value on the appraised value not the purchase price, but you can only borrow price plus cost which still results in same concerns you have about that option.

We are looking for options to help continue portfolio growth.Thanks 

It’s good to know that these options exist.

One of the duplexes is actually a lease option with a 30 year note.