Homestead Exemptions on a Rental a no no

[Rigo Medina]

The home I owned turned into a rental for 4 years, but I did not cashflow. I could not sell it for the loan amount, so I rented it for 4 years. I never notified the appraisal district folks, that I was not using it as a primary residence. I have to tell them, since I now changed my mailing address with the appraisal district folks. I will be telling them.

Does anyone have any suggestions on asking for forgiveness? I think they will want me to pay back the difference.

I am in the Dallas County District. (Dallas, Texas)