"Yellow Letter" advice

[Joseph Zimlich]

Good evening BP!  I took a circuitous route home the other day and identified a few distressed properties.  One in particular interested me.  The house is barely visible from the street (the corner of the triangular property touches the elbow of a right turn), but what's visible is piles and piles of stuff.  Like hoarder level.  After marking down the address, my public record searching hasn't turned up much.  The tax address matches the physical address, so it's probably still owner occupied.  Taxes all seem up to date.  I'm not sure, but I believe I saw something to suggest an older couple.  I'm surprised that I can't find any record of a code violation, but maybe that's not public record?

Despite the long shot, I'm drafting a letter. My question is what can I offer them to be considered?  I would definitely offer to purchase as is, junk and all (with a corresponding price).  I have traditional financing lined up, but this is the north Bay of California, so cash isn't an option for me.  In the event they do just want to leave all this stuff behind and start fresh, I don't know that I can offer them enough to be able to live anywhere nearby.  Any other suggestions on how I can sweeten the pot?