She can use that money to get a hotel room or short term rental....or stay with family or friends.

., "I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.

I’d like to have 3 single-family homes and the 5-plex paid off by then, which would give me some solid passive income.

A 1031 exchange will allow you to sell your building and use the proceeds to invest in a small multi family and/or medium term rentals.

Some programs will do the full LTV that a long term rental would have and some lenders will reduce the LTV by 5%.

We came across a large single-family residence with two kitchens, right next to a commercial zone, that was previously used as a sober living facility.

A major move, and selling a family home are 2 big life changes. 

if you are worried about vacancy, then multi-family is what you should go for.

Occasionally I see wholesalers with 10-50 unit multi family. 

That said, tenants sometimes push for alternative solutions, as in your case.Here’s what I’d suggest:Broaden Your Marketing ApproachFebruary and March can be slow months for leasing in family-oriented communities, but it’s not impossible.