I would also advise that with a 4 plex you consider parking depending on the distance to the university this could be a bigger issue.The mix if you get undergrads and  grads who you rent to can make a difference. 

My undergrad carried a double major, finance and accounting and a minor in economics.

Most undergrads either live on campus or downtown in apt. buildings from what I can tell.

In the Boston area I have seen written notice deadline of their 'intent to renew or vacate' as far out as 4months in advance of Lease Term date (closer to where all the Undergrads live, but on average I have people on 60-90day notice periods ...and I wrap up the new leases docs typically within a week of that notice date.  

Hello guys, My name is Kevin Rodrigues and I am currently attending Umass Boston as an undergrad. 

The first thing I would do is look into their real estate emphasis for undergrads.  

Some students applied last minute, I don't typically like to rent to undergrads, but felt I had to in this situation.So besides the bill I am trying to contact him early this year to see what the current tenant's intentions are so we can start advertising if they are moving out, and he's still not replying.No idea if he's like this with tenants or possible tenants but I can't be sure now.

I obliged (being the oldest) and paid for 50% of the expenses.I received my undergrad for a regular, state-named college and have done rather well.

I was fortunate enough to not have to take out any student loans for undergrad due to my athletic scholarship.

Undergrad is for partying, meeting useful contacts, and prepping you for grad school.