Contacting owner of vacant SFH

[Adam Stanton]

I found a SFH that has been vacant for quite awhile. The owner is a local HVAC business owner and I know where his shop is. When his mother died he did nothing with the house and barely keeps it maintained. Taxes are up to date. Nice old lady across the street gave me all the history on it. I also know where the owner lives because of county records. Every time I call his shop he's out and I get the answering service. I don't like the idea of having them page him to call me so I can ask him if he wants to sell. I also don't like the idea of showing up at his shop. Those options don't seem very professional unless they're the only options available. I thought of dropping a letter in his home mailbox, which is not far from me. Anyone else have ideas or experiences to share? Thanks