There's been a vitriol snowball on this thread, as is the tendency when outrage collides with instant gratification and the relative anonymity of the internet. 

Is there any advantage (or disadvantage) to addressing that fact in the letter or is it better to send the letter as an anonymous investor who happens to be a neighbor?

Maybe I'm off base, but I always feel kinda bad for a seller who thinks that calling the number on an anonymous sign in a vacant lot next to the Dairy Queen or responding to a "handwritten" yellow letter is a good idea.

In fact in the beginning of your career a little anonymity might be something that makes you feel most comfortable while you practice your dialog.

@Kelsen JobI understand everyone want to be anonymous and screen calls but let's say once you call the seller back are you going to give them your cell number, so they can reach you, or you're going to give them the Goo Hoo voice mail number.Joe Gore

The purpose of trusts, in broad use, is anonymity. 

The anonymity, the freedom to just keyboard cowboy away with comments is both good and bad here.  

Looking for attorney to file Wyoming LLC to remain anonymous.

They like to remain "anonymous" to the tenants as we have a little more leverage with the tenants when things might get a little bit hairy like missed payments, needed repairs etc.  

Anonymous CL e-mail only at first.Girl's e-mail says: "...not far from my work.