It's a short-term solution but then you're not stuck with all the furniture afterwards.Or, make the investment to furnish it and starting next year list it as a furnished home. 

Obviously that’s something that a good real estate agent should absolutely know about and it seems like you have had some difficulties getting that information from your current agent.There are several good agents who monitor Bigger Pockets regularly; I’m sure that some of them will chime in here, but if they don’t, let me know and I can certainly connect you with some good ones.Depending on your time or how much you are in Rhode Island, you could also try to go to a local real estate meet up such as RIREIG to connect with other investors to talk about areas.But if you’re just looking for a single property and you’re based out of New York, that might be kind of overkill, and you might just need to find a more experienced real estate agent (at least based on what you posted).

Certainly a solution that has the potential for much more family drama. 

There are always expensive surprises in this business and money is the only solution when trouble hits the fan.

@Patrick Vargas Home Solution Title, Inc. 4406 Florida Ave S #27, Lakeland, FL 33813I have used them often for various investor transactions

What can I do to remedy a solution? 

I know there are other more creative solutions, but I'm having a mental block and want to get things moving. 

I’m ok walking away from the deal but I’m wondering if there is a creative solution to the problem.

Do you charge for monitoring and maintaining vacant units?

If you don't have a rich relative, the nature of this project requires a complex solution.