Is there some sort of way to handle this tricks or tips other then just making sure you get it done?

Are there any tips or trick on getting leads on probates, preforeclosures, or any other category that's harder to target?

Of course, you need to add some trick information.

The trick is to have it furnished and advertise as a corporate rental.  

or is this guy planing tricks?

Dont be a 1 Trick PonyBe A Transaction Engineer.TICs, Private Lenders, JV Partners, Sub2, Notes, Lease w Option, Lease Purchase, Installment Land Contracts, Property Trusts, Wholesaling, Retailing, Probate Issues, Divorce Issues, etc.

A good trick to find a good title company is to find out what real estate brokerage is doing most of the volume in an area, then to ask a couple agents from that office what title company or companies they are primarily using.

The trick is to work it, and don't give up trying new ideas.  

Nevertheless, there are still certain tricks ( a luck), that can make it work :).  

"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was to convince the world he didn't exist."...and some spreadsheets may be a little too sharp for their own good...