Reqeust: Absentee letter, personalized from me, a neighbor.

[Jordan Griffin]

I'm interested in purchasing my first property, which happens to be around the corner from my house.  The home has been vacant for several months.  Township records list the owner with a Texas address.  I'm looking to send a personalized handwritten note.  I want to keep it simple.  What are the key ingredients for this letter?  Planning on sending the letter certified with receipt.