I think your best bet is to show the condition of the property and that it is deteriorating and that the property will ultimately have no value to other creditors.

As I'm diving into wholesaling and searching for my first deal, I'm also experimenting with different forms of marketing to generate leads and ultimately get a good deal.

Yes many pitch their own educational opportunities, and there is definite value in them  in my opinion, but ultimately you will find what combination works best for your interests, budget, goals, and personality.  

I don't want to be shady, but the sole purpose of the second party would be to fulfill the occupancy requirement--my ultimate goal is to retain sole ownership of the property over the long term.If removing a second name from the loan required an outright sale, I'll need to figure out a way to structure that transaction to avoid borrowing from an institution which would trigger the occupancy requirement (private money lender?).

Buy a home and fix it up while living in it, then sell it after the 2 year mark.Can I purchase the home through my LLC, write off (taxes) the material costs of upgrading and possibly adding a deck etc, and then end up ultimately selling it?

But ultimately there is little one can do against these unscrupulous tenants in NJ.

This became vital to this acquisition, as there were multiple offers that we ultimately beat out as a result. 

Of course, you need to read The Ultimate Beginners Guide to REI here on BPIf you haven’t already, please read/listen to these books ASAP!

I currently own 1 rental property which happened simply out of survival.

Have you read through The Ultimate Beginner's Guide?