Nice Post.
Table selection is a big part of my $$$. I always find tables w/ high VPIP and big pots. Sometimes it can be deceiving though, cuz you sit down after the fish is gone and all the regs have joined in with the same agenda as you and the stats don't reflect the change yet. Then I'll happily find another table. If there is a megafish that I have position on, I'll sit with him and a bunch of regs, but if he leaves I'm out before teh next hand is dealt.
Also, I've done the method of opening a fresh table. Regs usually look for full tables, so usually you're joined by med stack donks that try to go all in on every hand...which works every time but the last time