PAL Carryforward for Recently Real Estate Professionals

Hi,

 

Planning to transition into a Real Estate Professional (as defined by IRS) from non-material participation but have lots of Passive Activity Losses (PAL) from my previous years of rental properties on Schedule E. Wondering based on passive activity rules if I can start deducting the PAL carried forward against my income after I become a Real Estate Professional.

 

Edit: NOL->PAL for future searchability