If the applicant suffers from depression, they can have one service animal prescribed for that disorder.

Also, 6 or 18 month lease term will severely limit candidates  and finally trying to rent during the holidays wont be fun either.

I anticipate the CT market (CT's lockdowns were just like NY) to suffer greatly.

Traditionally most seller financing only involves a short period of 3-7yrs of seller financing at white point a balloon payment would occur which forces the buyer to refinance before the balloon is due, essentially guaranteeing the seller wont be stuck holding a mortgage for 30yrs. 

I know I wont get any appreciation on this house but the loan will get payed off in a couple of years and it will be mostly a cash flow property. property taxes and HOA is only $330.

And - most importantly - the appeal of the property is likely to suffer.2 - (You said commercial multi-family.)

It is completely useless to talk to a lender who wont lend in your city. 

I am looking for a way to refinance repairs to my parent's old home that suffered fire damage some 8 years ago.

also look up and make sure your contractor has a license as if they dont you wont have much option for remediation except small claims court. 

The seller needs to make good on your costs at a minimum, it wont cover your wasted time but its better than being out time AND money!!!