It has been frustrating because I feel like we're late to the party and the lenders have become much more savvy to investor techniques.

For long-term buy-and-holds I use Ray Alcorn's underwriting techniques with a WACC to screen deals.

What techniques will you use or develop to find good trades people to replace you?

Heres a quick marketing/sales technique one that i just picked up, sit to the left of people.

If you willfully unlawfully detain on the property it won't look good for you either.Renting a unit, without the ability to secure the doors and windows, and without the ability to use a kitchen, is not acceptable. 

So lean on other local investors on who they are using and that usually is the best technique. 

They did not offer a get rich easy program but a 3 day in depth training on various real estate investing techniques for $997.00.Is anyone familiar with the quality of training offered by this company?

While here I am looking to grow my new professional team, follow the most cutting edge REI techniques, seek guidance and mentors and return my knowledge and experience to the BP community!

It is fun to hear stories about these techniques working. 

You can also look into cross collateralization loans since you have other properties.These techniques can be structured numerous ways.