I'm sure you have your reasons for not considering a 1031 exchange.

The phrase is still true to this day...."

The main reason we don't have multi-family properties is because land is so cheap.   

I'm going to start out with first position mortgage foreclosures (probably not the best idea to jump into a second position or HOA foreclosure until I fully understand the process), but even with the first position foreclosures, some of these deals seem too good to be true.

They can decide that offer #2 came from a contract lawyer and he'd be a good owner in the building since he can help them with legal issues...or whatever random reason they like his offer better. 

Idaho is incredible and frankly one of the only areas I feel safe investing due to the reasons you mentioned.

That is all the more reason to do it.

This is a house that has additional square ft added on, so they listed that as the reason for marking the question as positive, as new foundation and support was added for the additional sqft.My question is: Is it a standard practice to check this box as "yes" in the disclosure when additional square feet has been added on to the property?

I know this company has a bad rep with some people but here is a reason they are one of the biggest wholesalers in the nation and they have always treated us fairly and been very straightforward with us.

This increase is due to a mix of legal work that has been done since the holidays and bigger economic reasons like rising interest rates and inflation. marking a cautious and important time for the market.