How To Approach Homeowner

[Leslie Beia]

Hi! I've had my eye on a very broken down house in a great neighborhood for some time. I am finally motivated to start doing some direct marketing to homeowners and I'm just curious what you would do. This house has shown up in neighborhood group posts, no one seems to be able to reach the homeowner and it's a very noticeable eyesore and has been for some time.

I skip traced her so I have phone numbers and email. Her mailing address is the house, but the house looks like it can't be possibly be liveable- it's that distressed. And the garbage cans never move. She is 78 years old, has a very cheerful and active Facebook presence with lots of posts about family, and she has posts referencing living in Austin so she is here. She bought back in '93 so it's likely paid off. 

I am actually looking to buy a primary residence in this neighborhood, so it's honest to approach her as an owner occupant. I'm just not sure what the best route is- I imagine she's been contacted many times. I can't imagine why she'd want this house to just sit and deteriorate. I'd appreciate anyone's thoughts about the situation and how to best reach out!