If there's a family member or friend in a similar situation, and you can both align on the initial plan (location, home type, price, usage/occupancy, etc) you can pretty easily get a co-ownership agreement in place and even a joint mortgage.The benefit here is it might open up your ability to buy a larger place in a nicer area which could lead to a faster rate of appreciation and overall better living environment. 

If you’re placing a new property into service, you can discuss cost segregation studies.

If this is a "store bought" fire place (not a wood stove) then usually only processed presto logs are appropriate because they burn at a constant speed and keep the heat down.  

I did not point out as well that EMD that are placed if the rescission is done per code there is NO NEED for the title companies to get signed mutual releases they are allowed to just release the funds directly to the buyer or seller per the new law..

New landlord question- if I have an individual who wants to rent my place for their parent - who do I have fill out the application?  

Bigger Pockets is a great place for learning and making connections.

Bigger Pockets is the right place to come for resources as there are plenty on the site here.

I’ve heard about partnering with insurance companies for displaced families, working with military personnel in need of temporary housing, and possibly connecting with other organizations that require mid-term accommodations.I tried reaching out to GEICO about insurance-related housing needs, but they didn’t seem to have a clear process.Does anyone have experience with this niche?

She can move to a short term rental at the start of Feb until she finds a place. 

Although you will be unable to combine them for a while unless the place appreciates rapidly.