Print your return address in the upper left corner or on the back, (don’t use a company name or a P.O. box), use a personal looking stamp, (the sexier the better), and mail it.I have used this yellow letter for expired listings, out-of-town owner, foreclosures and vacant properties.

As people see you working on them, the exterior improving, and no riff-raff as neighbors, they will probably be willing to give it a try.Opportunity to create some real value, but also an opportunity to lose your shirt, since everything takes longer than expected.

Help them learn hands on while helping mitigate a little that they completely lose their shirt... hopefully get a little kick back in the end so it's win/win for everyone.

So the cycle continues.I'm sure there are other things tenants "learn" from their parents too -- how to get on the government system of food stamps, food hand-outs, rental assistance, emergency assistance, energy assistance, etc. 

My son and I stuffed all 115 of the first batch tonight, and we'll be stamping and mailing them tomorrow.Calls should start coming in by Wednesday.More to come!

Chicago market realtors dress pretty casual in a t-shirt buy side and dress shirt with sleeves rolled up a few inches in summer when sell side. 

@John Huynh the transfer stamp costs can be really different for a buyer depending on if you are in the city or if you are in the suburbs.

@Jenn MarinoItems to consider when selling a houseYou may pay around 7% to 9% of the value of the home in fees(Realtor Commissions, Title costs, Title Insurance, Stamps etc).The sale may also result in taxes(Federal taxes + State Taxes).You might be able to avoid taxes by doing a 1031 exchange or QOF Fund.You no longer have an asset that can potentially provide you cash-flow / appreciation.Do you think you can make up the 7% - 9% in fees + Taxes over time by buying another property?

Yes.I understand why a lawyer would not want to give his stamp of approval, but this "subject-to" technique is used frequently.

and stamped (not metered).Wholesalers -Wholesalers are an awesome way to get deals.