Connor O'Dea
Connor O'Dea is the editor of Metro Deal Report and founder of AIWholesail, a software platform for real-estate wholesalers. He's been operating in residential real estate since 2017, with a focus on off-market sourcing, BRRRR rentals, and the operational systems that scale a small wholesale shop. He writes for MDR on market data, sourcing tactics, and the deal-mechanics side of the business.
6 essays.
Driving for Dollars in 2026: Apps vs. Old-School Routes
Discover how modern apps are changing driving for dollars while traditional methods still offer unique advantages.
MAY 24, 2026Understanding Wholesale Real Estate Contracts: Assignment, Double-Close, and Land Trusts
Explore the nuances of wholesale real estate contracts including assignment, double-close, and land trusts. Make informed investment decisions.
MAY 23, 2026The 2026 Housing Market Through a Wholesaler's Lens: Softening Prices
Explore the 2026 housing market and its implications for wholesalers, including price trends and strategies to navigate the changing landscape.
MAY 22, 2026Why 2026 Is Shaping Up to Be the Best Year for Wholesalers in a Decade
Rising DOM, softer comps, and stretched holders are creating the cleanest off-market environment since 2014. Here's what the numbers say and how to position for it.
MAY 18, 2026How to Pull a Reliable Comp Set in 7 Minutes (Without an MLS Subscription)
A step-by-step process for building a defensible comp set from public data in under ten minutes — the same workflow we use on every deal.
MAY 12, 2026The BRRRR Spreadsheet That Killed My Bad Deals (and Made the Good Ones Obvious)
A one-page underwriting template that forces every BRRRR deal to clear five hard numbers — or get rejected before you waste a weekend touring it.
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