I'm about to start a team of callers on these lists, but I don't want to waste their time or my time with these dead leads.I'm thinking of charging back the expense with my credit card company because I'm pretty disappointed.Does anyone have any solutions they'd recommend for getting accurate property owner phone numbers?

"What other Realtor can offer you these kinds of solutions?" 

So I'd be doing my best to get the highest possible rent/revenue but without needing or counting on that.What you refer as cut-throat competition exists in every market where you have demand.

The rest need a problem solved or a solution of some kind.Don't use scripts.

The owner of the property I purchased is litigious in that they have filed a number of frivolous law suits in reference to the property. 

Turn no’s into yes’s or beg for alternative solutions.

This post is intended to be a response to your list as well as a reference for myself in the future!!

Bonus points if they can refer you to reputable contractors in the area. 

I believe these are the ones you are referring to.

Does anyone have specific reference that gives clarity to this situation?