What to Include in my Letter to Heirs

[Patrick Verville]

Hello BPer's,

After years of research on investment properties, I am looking to finally take the plunge! I have come across a home in my city that has been sitting vacant for some time. I did some research through the city tax assessors office and discovered that the home is that of an elderly man who passed a few years back. The City's records show that the house is owned by his heirs. I did my leg work and established just about all of their addresses. I plan on sending a letter to each family member and I am looking for advice on what should be included in the letter. Do I keep it short and sweet and let them know I am interested in potentially buying the property? Do I throw an offer in there? My only worry is it may give them a bad taste and turn them off enough to not respond. I want to captivate them enough that they will want to respond. 

Thanks for your suggestions in advance,

Patrick