Had to fix roof issues, boiler issues, leaks, trees, you name it.

Tree trimming is something you need to pay attention to.

Family was not hurt, property received minor roof damage, trees down.  

Trees thrown everywhere. 

@Aaron Bush Your question reminds me of an old proverb that goes, “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago.

Wherever you decide to invest, make sure you build your Core 4 https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-tea...

If it is for a specific legal issue (dead tree, fence replacement etc) then either just send certified since that's typically legally required, or send regular and give it 30 days and if you don't hear from them then send it certified to start the 'legal' requirement.That said in 15 years I've never reached out to any adjacent LL/neighbor other than just asking for their phone number or giving the tenant mine to pass along.

One where an owner came out with no shirt and a baseball bat, pissed as Hell and ready to go with a violent fight over someone even asking about buying his house (which he was very close to losing)..Another one where the residents being foreclosed on took off with; every single cabinet, appliances, all plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, HVAC systems, water heater, smashed the drywall to rip out all the copper wiring, took the breaker box, took out every interior door, ripped out all or the laminate flooring, stole the garage doors and motors, even dug out a bunch of plants and trees from the yard! 

If anyone would like to grab some tea and talk I would LOVE that! 

Tim welcome to biggerpockets.Podcasts and #askbp are located under the “ learn “ tabI’m available for quick coffee / tea meet up for next 2 Fridays mornings.If interested send a private message.