Some photos would be a great help, but here's how I would tackle it, if it is outside: Use a utility knife to cut away old caulking.

Repairs on cracks or cuts from running wires have to be made by a plaster guy.

I was fortunate to be moving during the OOS home REHAB and was shocked by how behind schedule they were and some of the corners they cut.

This means that we have NO money into the property( in fact, plus 8k), and are getting straight cashflow from the solid tenants.

@Joe Norman Yes, there is a special key for the matter.I got mine from Lowe's as a 10 pack and they cut them for free as well.

I totally understand the time restrictions, but also think it is unethical for a broker to expect my company to show up on-time and then have to hang around one or twp extra hours because there are representative from two brokerage firms at the property, the seller is at the property, several other companies are there doing inspections and I have to be polite and stand around for 1 or 2 hours waiting find out who is who while multiple groups are having in-depth conversations, I have to wait to find out what they want, where things are at, get permission to move things, get permission to open things and then can't get in a word to discuss my inspection.When I see one other person at a property that is for sale I walk away because there is a lot of straight out bullsh..., promises and lies at home inspections.

did they cut all the trees in the area for example? 

Personally, I think we are heading into a decade of high inflation and the only way the Feds can cut inflation is by hiking interest rates.

It will give my brother an I our first experience taking a lot from planning stages straight through construction.

If a bit deeper you can generally cut it out and then stand the edges so not so noticeable.