Last but not least. 

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

I told them I could not give deposit back bevause I've noticed a lot of things I'll need to replace last time I was in there. 

I am selling a home that I have lived in for the first two years of the last five year period.

We were the last buyers before builder “auction’s” began (demand was that crazy).

As far as references go he sent me his last two pay stubs and a bank statement and I called his employer to confirm he worked where he said he worked. 

And the conventions last 4-5 days which is great revenue.

So I bought a 4 plex last year in utah from a seller(jane) who has an existing mortgage(via Ditech) on the property.

Lastly, each contractor you paid over $600 will require that you send the IRS and the contractor a 1099 for the amounts that you paid them in 2018. 

Clearly people are trying to take advantage of a hot market but what’s the best approach to take to let people know that the house is not worth anywhere near what they’re asking and basically should still be priced right where it last sold in April?