Direct mail for wholesaling

What should I put in my letter? I’ve heard everything from telling them I’m an investor to telling them I want to move into the neighborhood.

Should I be targeting absentee owners only? I’ve also heard some target probate. Are there any other specific lists I could be targeting?

Hi,

How come you won't get on line and buy a $45k house worth $110k after rehab to flip to a local investor!

Do you always do things the hard way?

       GR

Because I don’t know how to find them. The MLS? So Realtor.com?

Everything I’ve found on Craigslist so far has been other investors advertising their deals.

FSBO.com has nothing in that price range.