Bill has a good idea about lending her money. But he is likely will not see it back.

I also agree that it doesn't take 3-5 days or no definite time frame to get an apartment. When I left my ex boyfriend 3 years ago I was out in my own apartment in exactly 30 days. And it was only because I wanted a certain area/quality of apartment and I bought all new furniture, otherwise I'd be out in a week. Years ago when my daughter still lived at home, we moved to a new apartment in less than a month, few weeks, and again I needed certain school district/area and quality of a place plus again I was purchasing new furniture. Otherwise wouldn't even need that long.

Why does this single childless coworker needs that long to rent an apartment?