Any other certifications or maybe an MBA? 

It is called Purchase and Renovate laon.I have used such loan to purchase my house which was a REO and didn't have a certificate of Occupancy so no one could get a mortgage using a standard loan and it sat on the market for a long time.The listing realtor wouldn't believe that you can get a conventional loan like that and insisted that it will be sold for all cash only.

@Adrian Reyestax liens or certificates can bring in great returns, as stated above, check with county tax office and they typically will answer your questions, plus much about it on bp.  

As I did my further due diligence, I realized this was a mostly finished home that had never received the occupancy certificate.

the loan is for $210,000. i am going stated income.that being said here is a glimps of my good faith estimate.Items payable in connection with loan1% origination----------------------------------2,100appraiser fee-------------------------------------350credit report----------------------------------------15tax related service fee----------------------------75processing fee-------------------------------------200underwriting fee-----------------------------------530wire transfer fee-----------------------------------25flood certificate-------------------------------------20title chargesclosing/escrow fee---------------------------------175document preparation fee-------------------------45title insurance---------------------------------------989government recording & transfer chargesrecording fees-----------------------------------------65'additional title/escrow charges-if needed'----------150items required by lender to paid in advanceinterest for 10 days @ $35.00------------------------350reserves deposited with lenderhazard insurance premium, 3 months @ $60.00--------180taxes and assessment reserves, 3 months @ $105.00----315next quarter taxes in advance-------------------------------315compensation to broker, yield spread premium paid by lender.rebate lender to broker, .25 point to .50 point margin ----<$1050.00>.

Everything you need to know as far as getting your surveys done, wetlands certifications, planning and zoning etc..

There are a number of interesting websites having extensive information on tax lien certificates and tax deed sales.

Most states required a certified industrial hygienist to approve of the clean up, and most states require a certificate of occupancy permit Contact your state department of health for more information on this.

From what I have read so far, the Certificate of Eligibility may not stipulate the secondary layer of entitlement. 

If you are a contractor and you have a resale certificate you can produce that at the pro desk and receive "trade" discounts for purchasing by being in the construction trade, in addition, to not having to pay the sales tax at time of pick up and you can take the material as a deduction when filing taxes after the sale of the property.