When responding to an ad on Craigslist or any other advertisement, the first thing you can sayis the reason you responded to the ad. 

I'm starting a direct mail campaign in the next week or so and I want to have as many options as  possible to close deals.  

Have you considered tv or radio advertisement?

I'm curious to what exactly they offer and does it actually perform as advertised.

Troy,Yes you can get bring in up to 35 non-accredited investor if you structure it under rule 506(b) of Reg D.You are required to have a pre-existing relationship with all of the investors and you can’t publicly advertise the investment opportunity.Consult with an SEC attorney to confirm the best structure for you but generally speaking, the answer to your question is Yes.

I am putting together a direct mail campaign to owners in my local market.

YOU set in a wheelchair for a whole day and see how things for normal people dont work for chair bound people.I would think you would want these ladies as happy as possible for there remaining years,,they wont move,,,do the work.And when they pass on and it is available,,advertise as wheelchair friendly and watch the phone ring.

You're going to get responses from most of your mailers but to get most out of your direct mail campaign you should send at least 3+ mailers.

In addition to the calls for universal healthcare, there is a national campaign for a Homes Guarantee.

Start a letter campaign and door knock or make some phone calls.