What kind of letter should I send...

[Shannon X.]

First off, I couldn't find my other post that related to this, so here I am asking.

Long story short: House next door is vacant, it does not seem to be banked owned as their are no notices about anything (however they may have been blown away). I have found the owners new address and would like to ask him if we can purchase the house (if he still owns it). How should I go about this? What should I say and should I just type it in MS Word or have it hand written? I also wanted to somehow tell the owner if he does not want to sell then too at least get the fence fixed as its all coming down.

Thanks

[Jerry Puckett]

I think seeing your name and address in the return address box will serve to get the letter opened and read. At that point, it really doesn't matter whether you type or write. Make your message clear and to the point. Focus on the benefit of selling to you, and by all means point out the dilapidated eyesore of a fence that is in need of repair right away....all the more reason to sell to you.