Meanwhile in a state of temporary euphoria (insanity?)

I have owned many properties in Westchester over the past 30 years, but it's best to make them fix the permitting or rip it out or use those things as a way to get a better price, which you won't get in Westchester.You only accept as-is bathrooms or basements without permits when you are going to do a full rehab yourself and can get a temporary CO.

One, the shortage is temporary.

@Dayana Castellon the only marketing that would make sense is marketing Airbnb & VRBO are NOT covering already.Maybe market directly to insurance companies looking for rentals for their clients needing temporary housing while their fire-damaged home is being repaired.Corporate travel departments might be another option.Hospitals with resident doctor programs.The challenge will be doing this marketing efficiently enough to make it worthwhile.

Not saying there will be issues, but they could move in, decide they hate their new job, or the layout of the house, or trash the place, and they just stay without paying or move out and move on with free temporary housing while they find something better.

Potential for Coverage GapsWhile a scheduled program can reduce coverage gaps, the transition itself may create temporary gaps if not managed carefully.

My family also goes to the Gulf Shores area of Alabama each year, and virtually every listing I've seen there is Sat-Sat during the summer.I would suggest Sat-Sat because I think that works with more people's M-F work schedule. 

Foreclosure itself can be delayed by either a Temporary Restaining Order or a bankruptcy filing. 

Can anyone recommend an agent working on the Eastern Shore of Maryland?

The website specializes in visiting/temporary nurses, an option if you didn't want students.