I could clean it up and try to sell it for 50k or so.

I would like to go in and get it painted, fix some broken windows, and clean before closing.

I put four 16"x16" concrete blocks in the four corners of the walkway to use it as a planter...not sure, may be something round like a small whisky barrels would look better.Anyways here is the final result after sodding, mulching, cleaning, planting.My neighbors are very happy with the changes.

My strategy is to use $110K as the ARV, then offer her i.e.110 X 0.7 = 77K less 5K (for clean-up) = $72K.

Cameron I like the way your postcard looks as its clean and simple.One thing you need to know is it is AGAINST THE LAW to place anything in a mail box that does not have postage on it.

They could probably get everything cleaned up in a day or 2.

In order to be nicer I suggest:- show property extremely clean, yard grass cut well, bushes/trees trimmed ($400)- good paint job ($1000)- scratch and dent stainless steel appliances (they are a wow factor) ($600)- living area no carpet...

Tub finish, outlet covers, deadbolts, clean up yard, post owner sign on fence, etc. etc.

You want a pocket were people take care of lawns, have a decent clean curb appeal, see no broken windows, etc.

There is nothing wrong with sending letters to people saying you buy houses, clean carpet, trim trees, or whatever.