Depreciation on reconversion to rental

[Erik Cota-Robles]

My property was a primary residence for 2 years, then a rental dwelling for 23 years, and for the last 4 years has again been my primary residence.  I'm considering moving overseas in the next couple of years and renting it out.

Questions:

1) will the depreciation continue as before for the remainder of the 27.5 year term?  (I.e., 4.5 years).

2) we've done a lot of remodeling, some of which has been non-trivial  (e.g., a new bathroom).  Can those expenses be added to the basis and depreciated?

3) If yes to #2, is the depreciation separate and if so, for how many years?

Thanks.

--Erik