Sending a mail/direct mail to a homeowner?

[Shane Mcc]

Hi,

Is there anything illegal about sending someone a letter stating you want to purchase there property? For example, if one looks at an empty or non-empty property is it illegal to send that property owner a handwritten letter stating you want to purchase there property?

Thanks 

[Adrien C.]

Yes- do it. I send out 50-100 letters a month to houses I've personally driven by and decided I wanted to target. My response rate is about 12% and this month will close on 2 from this source. It's time consuming but a good way to find unlisted gems.