if you're forced to take his deal or nothing, then walk. if you're feeling some kind of social pressure to take a deal you don't want for ANY reason but especially if you think he will only help you because he's making money on you, WALKsounds like you just don't want to rock the boat which I understand, but that's a bad habit to get into.

And the statement about feeling shady implied you were feeling pressured, either internally or externally, to do something you didn't really like.Just my 2cents.Secure funding, either conventional or hard money, then put it under contract.

To give you an idea of how bad he was, he wanted to expand during the first year, and hired people behind my back.I'm looking to start now as an investor.

Is it a wash? 

Then go wash that hair, and you'll understand that prejudice much better.Personally, I really dislike facial hair.

Was he a resident at the time?

One thing to note, you mentioned that they charged $80 to replace the washing machine hoses- keep in mind that they are a business and their time and energy has value, just like yours.

Most likely the sale will be at loss if not a wash.

Hence, there could be some pressure on market rents.For Insurance try: Ramey King Insurance OR BenchmarkFull disclosure I have no affiliation with these insurance brokers nor have I used them.

So while increasing rates may not cause an literal “crash” in the market, I think that the recent changes will nonetheless exert negative pressure on home prices.