Hartford, CT?

My partner and I are looking into purchasing a multifamily building (6 unit) in Hartford, CT and trying to come up with some creative ways to put the least amount out of pocket into this deal and still make it a win-win for the seller and us.One of the things we are exploring is having the seller finance the down payment (20-25%), but not sure how to go about it as I have been told that lenders would not allow the seller to put the down payment (a 20% mtg to the seller and 80% mtg to the lender... essentially us not putting any money or "skin in the game").

For example- next month I am doing a presentation at a Total Wine in West Hartford, CT. 

I have a 3 family home in Hartford, Connecticut and am looking to install a heating system for the third floor unit.  

@Alex TestaniGreater Hartford area investment properties tend to get 2% rule (especially in rentable areas like New Britain, Meriden, Bristol and parts of Hartford) and acquisition cost is much more liberal than Fairfield county. 

Be careful how you explain this.When I first purchased my 4 plex in East Hartford, I made this:Hello XYZ Tenant, Your rent was due on [Insert Month] 1st.

Thus, Hartford County is a place people are turning to compared to other areas in CT.

Let me know if you ever buy something in Hartford county or Massachusetts, LOL :)

I live in the greater Hartford area and that is where I am starting out - I have considered New Haven as there seem to be a lot of good opportunities as compared to my side of the river, however I don't intend on doing anything before at least getting familiar with the area again.

I'm trying to find out what the Class C-D numbers are for real in the Greater Hartford area.