Hint: that time is *usually* not when capital is scarce.3.

I am getting the hint that going to auctions, networking at meetups with other investors, or driving my SUV out to neighborhoods sounds like my best bet. 

Landlording can be a unique challenge sometimes (like 6 inches of snow in one day this week; or last year a large bear tossed a full dumpster into a ditch (hint -- just tow it out with a yellow tow strap, 4 x4 as a ramp and pull with a truck or jeep). 

The owner downstairs has two dogs that were yapping in their cages when we viewed, and I thought I smelled a hint of cigarette smoke in the back hall.

Or in your case, you may hint that one (or the other) will not be renewed when the time comes (or given notice on a month to month basis).

Went to that, needless to say on the 2nd day they started hinting about further training.

Another hint: Do a Google search for the owners name and the word "obituary".

Wondering if their are any hints or tricks you guys use to get maximum attendees for showings.

Hook up with a few investor friendly REA's, and let them supply you.The bottom line of how comes from your answers to three questions you should ask yourself before you go any further:1 - What are your financial goals...as in your financial needs monthly and for total payoff of your personal debt.2 - What Market (Micro-Market actually) will deliver properties with financial profiles that will satisfy the needs from Q#1.3 - What Entrance/Exit Strategies (this refers to money...not "flip", "hold", "land contract", etc...) can/will you use to deliver the above 2 Questions.Only you can answer the above three questions, because they are specific to you....and a hint:  None of the answers involve a "%".

There's definitely a need for the ultimate guide on creative financing techniques.. hint hint @Brandon Turner