As a social worker in my day job, you see cases like this where the family member was left out of house and home with no family support system.

I keep paying FICA but I don't expect to see the benefits of social security.

Make it social, you are getting roommates not tenants. 

During the years of 2008-2010 I had an SUV with decals advertising the biz name and social media. 

By being honest and protecting the people we work with, they in turn love to speak well on our behalf in social situations.

The only way Chase would let me keep those was to put the tenants on the account and have  their social linked to the card. 

I dance bachata at socials every week.

If you follow the BP podcast or their social media they usually promote book sales every so often.

Yes I think social media will play a key part in my strategy. 

You are correct - if she lived and owned the home for the last 2 years - she is eligible to exclude $250,000 of gain from the sale of her home.I am not to familiar with financing for the elderly...but if she does not make a lot of money; she might not be able to find a bank that will do a cash-out-refi.Does she earn money from a retirement account(401K, IRA, etc) and social security?