I can't say that I agree with the tactics used in all of them, but still helpful.

Am I misinterpreting this or is this a marketing tactic to get someone to call you ?

.   ** Real Estate Investing is like a race, you must have a starting point and a finish line most people in REI never clearly define those two objects therefore they always struggle with  what type, and when and where to execute their chosen REI Tactic. 2.

Elio L.angry callers are the least of your worries, its the old man whos on disability that has nothing but time to file a lawsuit for predatory sales tactics...Short sales leads are sensitive people as they should be...Just be careful what you put in the letter, don't tell them you want to help them, don't give them legal advice, if your looking to buy their property make sure that's all you tell them..

I would guess this tactic would put you in contact with the burnt out investor willing to consider the land contract with owner financing option.

Sounds like mere posturing.. a scare tactic.

(I also think half the absentee owners are other investors that are wise to the yellow letter tactic; I prefer to send variable print postcards or professional letters to absentees...  

This is a very popular tactic in California. $1 million homes are often listed for $899 and the offer price would be closer or over $1million.  

Just cut to the chase and compare the 2 items above.its just bait and switch wholesaling tactics although unlike unlicensed wholesalers who have no money to close.. these guys at least they have the money behind them and can close.. 

Stop prodding me Brian, I have issues with giving special operation tactics or an Uzi to youngsters  and there would be no way to secure the firing range by publishing a book, it would not be responsible or in the public's best interests.