It doesn't seem dishonest to me.

Some just flat out lied to help prop up dishonest mortgage brokers. 

Although a permit was needed (most dishonest contractors will get the homeowner to pull a permit themselves) you are out of state and relied on his assertions.

It wasnt even that long ago that a realtor directly lied to me because they were desperate and dishonest.

If you told me you made $50,000 flipping this house, or any other house, I would say you are full of b.s and you did not tell the whole story nor are you telling the truth because I can do the math in my head quicker that you can with a calculator and I know you left out a lot of your costs, did not include your 20% to 25% income tax and you probably did not even do the math, yourself.It is not that everyone is dishonest.

The point is dishonest people will lie about repairs to make money.

Honesty is important, and I don't think you're dishonest applying here.

There are dishonest contractors out there who will take advantage of anyone.

However, during our working relationship, which was literary for 4 months, I found that Alpha engaged in dishonest practices and failed to fulfill their commitments.

I think marketing with fake or paid reviews is dishonest, so their marketing department is scammy, then.