> and you can't rent it That is already covered in any standard rent agreement in Europe. If you are the tenant you can't sub-rent it, it makes no sense. > hu

> and you can't rent it That is already covered in any standard rent agreement in Europe. If you are the tenant you can't sub-rent it, it makes no sense. > huge renovation cost in an area where craftsmen are largely unavailable or untrusting of foreigners Unless you have direct first hand experience this is just speculation. > desolate areas without shopping opportunities Check on a map where these towns are and see for yourself.