Can I short sale to myself or to my friend?

[Dani Beit-Or]

there is a common notion out there that I cannot shortsale my property to myself, maybe using a friend or a family member - why is that?

My guess is no that it is illegal but that the banks do not want it. Any ideas why?
Are there ways to overcome this w/o breaching any contracts?
Any one has actual experience actually overcoming this challenge?