I’m actually at my place right now doing some maintenance after a guest stayed for 2 months.

.- Seal the crack only from above and hope it stays static.- Stabilize the foundation with helical piers on the exterior. 

If you are planning to stay in the Investing field, you need good real estate agents to help you in several ways.

Looking for advice on good areas and areas to stay away from. 

Always approach such claims with a critical eye.This education has potential, but like any tool, it only works if you put in the effort and stay vigilant against common pitfalls.

Numbers get inflated by international students who are not, on majority, buying homes or staying past their schooling.

Based on your question and your expectations, stay in index funds.

However, if you analyze what we have vs. what other states have there are numerous reasons why we are a great state to invest in.I hope all of that makes sense but feel free to ask anything additional. 

Drive bys, Stop ins can tell you what is really going on in your property and staying close to home is usually best. 

Keep studying and stay creative!