Direct mailing in Baltimore

[Jon Robbins]

First off-thanks in advance to you all for reading and for any responses! I am in the process of learning the ropes in Baltimore and am about to start a direct mail campaign to hopefully find some deals. I am hoping to learn from some of you who have done this before! I have a specific neighborhood that I have driven through a lot and feel comfortable with. What I am looking/hoping for: houses in the 25-40k range that need 25-40k of rehab that I can rent for $1200+. My question is, what are some good types of lists to mail to for this type of property? Are there any tried and true methods specific to Baltimore or should I just target homeowners late on taxes, probates, etc? I don't have much experience with direct mail so any advice is appreciated.