unlicensed activity

[David Jonsson]

I got a letter from Wisconsin Department of Professional Services Division of Legal Services & Compliance. They received a complaint from someone on my direct mail list of probate properties. My marketing letter said, "My partner and I would like to BUY your house, Please call me.."

They demanded I "provide detailed written response detailing exactly what it is that you are doing regarding purchasing a property..."

They want to know "Who is your partner?"

They are concerned I am violating Wis. Stat. 440.03(4) which is about being unlicensed broker.

Here was my response:

"I purchased list from public data.

I am looking for houses with equity that I can buy.

I buy direct mail lists.

Im not targeting her specifically.

Im a real estate investor.

The letter says Dear Homeowner.

I dont know her first name.

I am not soliciting or selling anything.

I am wanting to buy.

here is link to my Articles of Incorporation for Rockstar Realty LLC

https://www.wdfi.org/apps/CorpSearch/Details.aspx?entityID=R059827&hash=951544703&searchFunctionID=98356fda-943f-4369-871d-87741612deef&type=Simple&q=rockstar+realty+llc

I dont really have a partner.

I use that so I can consult with my family members when I have questions.

It gives me time to reflect on my bid.

It gives me opportunity to do research on the property."

So, I guess any advice on how to handle this would be appreciated. I know wholesaling is not illegal, but somehow I have to convince this Department's screening attorney to not open this for investigation.

Thanks.