Found distressed property, now what!

[Danny Day]

So I've found a few distressed properties, and none have anyone living there (from what I can tell). One of them has some things taped to the door - I didn't go snooping.

So now what? I mail them a letter saying your house looks like it needs some TLC, and I'm interested?

I could get the MLS info on where the payments are sent and mail there, or is that digging too deep?

Thanks!