Talk about missing the forest for the trees. 

Almost every time I see something that needs to be done with the landscaping, trash removal, a tree limb dangling, tenant doing something that violates the lease, general cleanup needed, windstorm  damaged the shed roof, etc.

It reveals:A single diagonal crackStarts near the roof/eave lineRuns downward at ~30–45°Passes through mortar joints and bricksAppears to terminate near the window openingThat pattern is not random.Most likely cause: Differential foundation settlement (corner/edge movement)Why this crack screams “settlement”Diagonal cracks in brick masonry almost always indicate movement, not shrinkage or temperature.Specifically:One portion of the foundation has moved downward relative to the restThe masonry relieves stress along the weakest diagonal pathBrick cracks diagonally because masonry is strong in compression, weak in tensionThis is not a thermal or cosmetic crack.Why the crack points toward the window (important)Windows are stress concentrators:The masonry above and beside openings carries redistributed loadsWhen the foundation moves, cracks often:Start at roof or corner loadsPropagate toward window or door cornersThat’s exactly what you see here.Likely contributing factors (very common)One or more of the following is usually involved:Uneven soil bearing under that side of the buildingPoor drainage at that corner (downspouts dumping water)Expansive clay soilsOlder shallow footingsPossible tree root influence nearbyIf this is an older building, this pattern is extremely common.How I would classify this crackAttributeClassificationCrack typeDiagonal structural crackPrimary causeDifferential foundation settlementStructural significance⚠️ ModerateUrgencyMonitor → evaluateCosmetic-only?

That tree for example, if it was found to be rotten and should have been removed, it could be a claim for negligence vs act of God type of thing.

While other "Hot" markets like Lake Tahoe 15M, Joshua Tree 3M, and Smokies 12.2M** Why Drive-To Demand Is StickyHere’s what makes drive-to STR markets different:Lower friction to travel – No flights, no cancellations, no airport chaos. 

One of the challenges in the current STR investment environment is that, in the 2018-2023 time span, the investment was being touted as a money tree.

I salute your noble quest to root out evil syndicators but you’re barking up the wrong tree here.We've been very transparent with our investors and we've acted in good faith every step of the way. 

In my market Milwaukee, Wisconsin new construction comes only with rough grade, no topsoil, no lawn, no trees, no driveway and no patio.

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