I'm looking to get started in a long-term rental, even a perhaps a small multifamily in a B-/C+ class-ish property. 

Meaning, if the rent is $1,000, Tenant A could be responsible for $200, whereas Tenant B could be responsible for $0.

Otherwise, as @Nathan Gesner points out, it can be MORE expensive than hiring the right professional.ALSO:Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?

@Sanil Subhash Chandra BoseRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?

Probably Class B.

@William SilvaRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?

I'm wondering if luxury properties are the way to go because a) better tax savings; and b) more likely to rent for $$$ during ski season, or at least that's what seems to be the case.

@Bacongo Sandou CisseRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?

Hey @Eric NielsenSomething I would recommend for you is this website. https://www.areavibes.com/Use this rating and classification system I have created over time to get an idea of the "Class" for the area - A class B class & so onHere is my rating & classification for each livability score. 80 and above A+78/79 A76/77 A-74/75 B+72/73 B70/71 B-68/69 C+66/67 C64/65 C-60/63 D59 and below F

You can end up in an odd spot where these previously disallowed losses are disallowed nearly permanently until either a) you are no longer a real estate professional and you un-aggregate your rentals or b) every single one of your rental activities is disposed of.I have one client right now with some material passive activity loss carryforwards, that the decision was made to wait to make the REPS related election until they utilize these loss carryforwards, so they don't become trapped.