Granted, the evidence is merely anecdotal, but the vast majority of successful wholesalers report a similar situation to what you describe @David Darling 

ii.Judgment for Possession - UD-110 --> 3 copies (1 court, 1 defendant, 1 for you)          I.Need to file only ONE, which would cover ALL defendants PROVIDED Request to Enter Default was granted on each defendant.     

I decided to purchase my first investment the traditional way using a FHA loan the "creative" part (I think it's creative at least) comes from a program I found sponsored by the city of Jersey City providing me with 10% down payment up to 40k max with an additional 10k in closing cost assistance the only set back about this grant is that it has to be a primary residence and I have to keep the property for 10 yrs if I move or sell I have to pay back what I initially used of the grant.

This does not keep  any tax authority from their actions.First thing to check is the granting deed and see if any restrictions still apply.

(That's a joke, it would look horrible, but hell it might work with a pump)Does anyone have experience motivating neighbors to grant easements? 

Newbie misconception.If the first (or a senior position) forecloses, the junior's right of redemption kicks in which says you can protect the interests granted by the security instrument and redeem (pay in full) the amount due to the first or senior lien holder.  

Granted winter is not the best time to move, but there are always people moving for a number of very different reasons and there are only so many SF's available.

There is no set rule as to when occupancy must be granted.

Some states have Secondary Mortgage Market Enhancement which grants exemptions to certain MBS offerings.  

What about writing something into the contract that the seller would include a $30k grant into the purchase price, with contingencies that it's for business use relating to that property?