If you’re hesitant about listing on the MLS due to the slow market and concerns with a traditional realtor, consider off-market options like investor networks, Facebook groups, or BiggerPockets forums where buyers specifically look for properties with income potential. 

For example, if you're looking for scalability and strong cash flow, multi family investing in areas with a solid price to rent ratio could be a great option.

I’m still in the option period, so if the numbers still don’t work, I’ll move on.  

There are tons of options out there. 

I'm assuming if this was an option everyone would already be doing it but I am just curious from a professional to understand why this isn't an option.I received a question from a friend that was somewhat similar to mine above which got me thinking. 

There are people who buy a longer term (12 months or more ) OPTION giving them a RIGHT to purchase a subject property, at a certain price, within a certain amount of time, and attempt to either sell the option for a higher price or close on a simultaneous purchase and sale to an end buyer paying a higher price.  

They offer some good options for sellers that want to move property quickly. 

Adding the 1 & 2 bed option is a great start, have you looked at pricing and dropping it further than your peers?

In your case of a fourplex, option 2 should get you a better deal.I would also agree with Bill on how the number of units may not correlate with the value of the property unless it is a large multifamily complex, and sometimes a fourplex or several single family houses would give you better returns. 100% We always recommend conventional first until you can no longer qualify for those. 

Inheriting it is the best option tax wise- because it gives you a step up in basis to the property's value on that date.