The following is the rule when you convert property from personal use to rental (income-producing) use:
Property changed from personal use.
If you held property for personal use and later use it in your business or income-producing activity, your depreciable basis is the lesser of the following.
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The fair market value (FMV) of the property on the date of the change in use.
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Your original cost or other basis adjusted as follows.
