From experience, I’d recommend getting pre-approved, improving your debt-to-income ratio if needed, and researching local assistance programs.

I would recommend that you don't ignore it; repair the drywall, monitor it and see if the drywall cracks in the same locations again.

ChatGPT gave me a couple of recommendations on that. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

My recommendation to serious real estate investors is buy an opportunity in any segment, do the math (it's all about the ROI; some investors fall for the 'commercial' is more prestigious chest thump to find that losing money isn't very prestigious at all), and plan on proactively running a business. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

In most cases, I don't recommend renting out your primary residence especially if you have no rental experience and that is because usually your primary residence was bought without the idea of renting it out.  

Would love to connect to hear more about your experiences as well and any PM recommendations.  

Again, definitely consult with a CPA - our team has a few recommendations if you are interested and I can DM you as well. 

@Christopher Leet, I can recommend an excellent realtor who works with investors and is an investor.