Is the IRS going to come find the 2x4 that was used to reinforce a wall or build some shelving? 

This is was mostly cosmetic updates, with only a few walls that needed to be added and moved.

Examples are blowing out a load bearing wall, rewire, coffered ceilings, reworking drains amongst other things.

That always makes it so much harder to rent, or secure a great tenant.Here's my standard go to list now for long term rental updates:-LVP that looks like wide plank white oak-Ultra Pure white on all the walls-Vertical/ modern stack backsplashes and showers-Pop of color on the cabinets (pop of color can include black too)-Butcher block countertops (lower end) or white quartz countertops (higher end)-Modern light fixtures in brushed brassKeep it neutral still but a couple of style choices with the light fixtures (which are cheap) and it will appeal to the masses.Good luck! 

Hey the market in Berlin is still awesome - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/apr/10/berl...Not sure about the rest of the county.

Are you relocating the sink in the kitchen from wall to island, are you resizing the window in the master bedroom, etc.  

I think @Charles Parrish and @Al Wilson are right on the money with the "auction fever" advice, I've felt it coming on myself and luckily haven't given in, but as far as what Charles mentioned about getting in there prior to the actual auction date, that is something I've not put much effort into myself but know other very experienced people around here who've tried that one every which way they can think of and maybe its a difference in state laws or just common practice amongst the local/regional law firms handling cases here vs there, but they've all hit a big brick wall n matter what method they tried and were just told "wait for the auction day".

Removed wall to make floorplan more open.

Guessing it's really just a bit of wall cleaning and touchups.

Quote from @Jake Berlin: Hello everyone, I am looking to buy my first turnkey property, likely somewhere in the midwest.