Making offers on properties that were recently delisted?

[Rich Peterson]

Hi,

I have been working on finding a property for over a year.  A number of properties I was looking at are off the market.  One in particular was at a pretty good price & the buyer pulled the unit from the market 4 months ago.  

I asked the town for the owners address (not at the apartment) & have their contact information.  I figure I have nothing to loose & we wouldnt have a realtor commission.

So with a little googling I found them online.  Is it better to send a letter or an email (facebook) message?  Or is this a bad idea overall?

Thanks,
Rich