AI is everywhere now and people are starting to tune it outemails feel fake, texts feel spammy, and cold calls get ignoredbut a handwritten letter STILL stands outwhen a homeowner opens the mail and sees real ink and real words, it feels differentit is personal, someone took the time to reach outthat little bit of effort can be the reason they call you instead of tossing it awayhandwritten letters show care in a way no computer can copyif you want to reach homeowners who are ready to sell, pick up a pensometimes the old ways work better than the new onesjust make sure the list is very targetedevery letter counts, every letter mattersit doesn't have to be the only marketing avenue you have,but if you're going to do it, do it right

Then there was a guy who would take your address list and make letters and little envelopes that looked handwritten to get them opened by people with equity.

In my experience with mixed use buildings, banks don’t want to touch them.

Hey BP Family,Long-time lurker, first-time problem poster.Would appreciate some seasoned perspective here.Property Context:SFR in San Jose (owned 5+ years)Tenants 26 months, never late on rent, maintain property wellHaven't raised rent since they moved in (below market now)Planning to hand to management company after they leaveWhat Actually Happened (Timeline):July 2023: One neighbor voicemail about music[14 MONTH GAP - nothing]Sept 2024: Different neighbor texts calling them "your migrant tenants"Jan 2025: New neighbor buys house behind property, immediately complains (he knew tenants were there when he bought)[8 MONTHS - completely quiet]Aug 21: Police show up at 8:49 AM, arrest someone, damage my fence[35 days pass]Sept 25: Attorney letter arrives (10-day deadline demanding resolution)Critical Details:The arrest was tenant's BROTHER (visitor on probation), not my tenantAttorney claims "ongoing nuisance" but there's been 8 months of silenceTenants tell me neighbors have been using racist language toward themAttorney letter mentions "vulgar language" and "threats" but no police reports or documentation of thisTenants are already actively house hunting (started before attorney letter)Attorney's Demands:Vague "resolve the matter" in 10 days (by Oct 5)Claims multiple neighbors but won't say whoCites the arrest prominently (but doesn't know it was a visitor)My Current Thinking:Get police report Monday (confirm visitor arrest)Work directly with tenants on move-out timelineMaybe help with moving costs if it speeds things upSend short response to attorney: "Matter being resolved, tenants relocating"Don't engage with neighbors at allSpecific Questions:Visitor arrest - I'm assuming zero liability here since it wasn't my tenant.

Personal use, mixed-use items, or home office mistakes are common pitfalls.Retirement or education credits: These are often oversimplified on social media, and claiming them incorrectly can lead to huge penalties.The IRS has sophisticated systems to catch improper claims, and relying on viral tips instead of professional guidance can be very costly.

Is it a mixed use property? 

Deal Machine letter to the owner and stayed in touch while his elderly mother lived there.

That would entail DNS letters or City Letters from the city.

The 2 lenders we spoke with so far are scared of the word "commercial" right now even though it's mixed use.

A letter that may be required at some auctions to show you are approved for a certain amount.