Most effective way to reach to property owners

[Daniel Lozowy]

If you've got the NAME and ADDRESS, what's the best way to contact the owners. If that helps I'm looking at 6-12 units, independently owned apartments.

[Evan Polaski]

@Daniel Lozowy while I think cold calling is fine, it has not worked for me.  And even the direct mailing of letters, both hand written and typed varieties, yields little.  I am debating adding an actual rough offer into my letters, as I think sometimes calling or writing and essentially asking if they have considered selling almost always gets a no because the owner assumes you will lowball them, like most other investors.  But digging into old rental listings can help you get a better understanding of what their financials SHOULD look like, and allow you to put a real number on paper. 

I have not tested this theory yet, but I figure it will get people's attention better if they have an idea as to what they might be able to sell for.  I understand there are risks to this too, but putting an offer, with the caveat of based upon complete financial review, might be more enticing for owners on the fence.