This does not include the tax write-offs for new systems and the expense of installing them.

Or do I owe taxes on 240k minus - 68k = 172k ? 

Then, of course, visit real property/tax department for past due/current payment status of all taxes.

They handle the baltimore city tax sale you can see that at BidBaltimore.com.

If you property is in Detroit you setup a landlord account with the water company and any tenant that comes in opens a account in their name and follows them in your case it will be you and then a tax lien on the property they will get their money either way.

Looking for advice on how to maximize tax benefits on an upcoming conversion of my primary home to a long term rental (temporarily).

The best part about it is it's easy to tag your transactions for each property with categories that sync to your Schedule E for taxes, making tax prep super easy.

If you are not sure regarding notice wording, consult an attorney.

Long-Term: Appreciation, loan amortization, potential tax benefits, and housing expense savings.I'd say the unexpected benefits of learning property management, deal finding, project management, renovations, and DIY-ing were more impactful than I initially thought.

Happy to share details about the unit if you're in the Oakland area and want to consult. :) Thanks for all advice!