Best seller leads??

[Alfonzo C Rushin II]

So I’m tasked to get motivated seller leads in Michigan and need help with strategies on how to look for good quality seller leads.

So far I’ve been looking up absentee owners but most of the absentee owners are owned by other real estate companies so do I even target those companies and ask if they’re willing to sell? Or should I leave them alone?

Also doing driving for dollars but when I get the address would it be best to cold call, or send email? What’s the best method to go about getting motivated seller leads on the phone and possibly getting a deal?