Another quick thought....I looked at 15 4 plexes before I found one good enough to buy.  

Both I paid out of pocket...wasn't good enough for any type of scholarship either time.

You would be the only one who could file an eviction at that pointI would also get a lease agreement for the son with stiff penalties for being a holdover tenantThe rent escrows help ease the potential issues and I would have no problem taking them on if the deal was good enough and I was knowledgeable with the eviction process  

I believe there is oppertunity to set the market price with each and every flip .. someone has to get more for their house in order for the market to go up .. if your realtor isn't doing a good enough job then correct them ..take control ..tell them you would like it done this way ..if they refuse then seek a new one .. good luck and God Speed ..Michael Short        

If the deal is good enough then you could still take it and rent it out on annual leases if the area is desirable.  

Or, the numbers are good enough on this that you might be able to take it to a community bank to get a commercial portfolio loan.

This could be where you buy the note from the bank at a short sale or take it over, if a good enough deal.

@Debra N.If you aren't finding buyers, your deal probably isn't good enough for the market that you're in or your comps/repair estimates are incorrect.

It will give you a good enough idea of what the potential rent is. 

Ali,I don't buy in jacksonville, the returns aren't good enough for me.