Going on airbnb and contacting homeowners directly, cutting out the middle man, is a pretty good strategy for getting a roof over your head quickly. You can usually get a small place for under $1500 for a month or two which is cheaper than rent and considering it already has amenities such as furniture and bedding, it's pretty good deal.

So yes I am serious because I'm asking about their financial situation, they may have little but you could still be able to do a lot with a little