This goes for about everything I encounter haha.

Then again, if he were trying to scam me here at the end, why put so much thought into the consideration of the next project, and why resist changes to the contract which do not affect the deposit amount. 

I understand what you mean regarding the legality issues, inflation or outright lying on the ARV, and lack of morality that is encountered the majority of the time when others interact with wholesalers.This is very helpful information as it helps me get a better understanding of what a good relationship looks like between a seller, wholesaler, and finally the end buyer.

To find a better scam you have to be in congress. 

In fact I recently was able to avoid an attempted online scam by a so-called buyer with a spoofed email.

I have a couple commercial properties... the biggest difference that I have encountered is the mindset of the tenants... business owner vs. home renter.  

Is this a scam of some sort?  

If the answer to that question is satisfactory to you for the price, and the educator is reputable and not a guru scam artist, then perhaps it is a good idea for you.

If you did you got scammed!"  

Read a thread about "Lender scams", you can search for that.