You are completely liquid, don't have to take on the risk of failed deals, vendors/partners that steal from you, or trusting a stranger to manage your properties well.I know that "buy index funds, don't buy real estate" was probably not the take that you came here to get, but that's how I see it in the current market unless you want to be a hands on investor.

Many buyers/investors are using this strategy to invest in real estate.- get into real estate with a lower rate and lesser percentage down payment.

We’ve considered just disclosing and selling as is, but I suspect the buyer pool would be very limited knowing the issues and risks.  

Since Stamford’s market supports higher-end finishes, who is your target buyer, and do you really need top-tier finishes to maximize ROI? 

Don't you put the sellers and the buyers on your own marketing lists?

A long drawn out presentation is usually a fail in a situation like this.

I've considered areas close to the Falls, but sellers seem to price it a lot higher assuming the buyer can make it up renting it short term. 

Looks like Paramount is under Federal investigation for having failed to make agreed payments. 

That kind of net worth can go a long way if you’re trying to make a move.And that’s part of the reason why the share of all-cash buyers recently reached a new high.

This amounts to lost opportunity because if you had purchased RE, at the closing it can start producing return. 5) ADUs detract from the existing structure whether this is privacy, a garage, or just yard space. 6) this is related to number 1, but there are many more buyers looking to purchase homes for their family than there are RE investors looking to purchase small unit count properties.