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For comparing countries, use the same worksheet headings but don’t force identical assumptions. Keep purchase costs, mortgage terms, renovation, management and exit costs as separate lines, with a note showing where each number came from and when it was observed. On the forum, you may get better...

What boundaries did you use for “Rome-area”? Country property inside Rome’s municipal boundary can sit in a very different market from homes farther out in the province, even when listing descriptions use Rome loosely. I would also separate habitable homes from major renovation projects before...

I’m not convinced insurance is the main threat unless there is something unusual about the building or duplex layout. Turnover may be the bigger leak: vacancy, cleaning, repairs between tenants and another management or letting charge. A 2-bed can have steady demand, but the model should not...

Don’t overlook moisture just because there is no visible staining. Ask whether walls and floors will be tested in the bathroom, kitchen and any area adjoining external or shared fabric. More importantly, establish what the contractor excludes if damp is found: drying time, removal beyond the...

I’d lean toward a modest increase rather than trying to close the full €297 gap at once. Reliability and early maintenance reporting have real value, even if they do not appear in the headline rent. First confirm that €1,692 reflects genuinely comparable properties rather than optimistic asking...

I’d go further and say rental yield is not the strongest feature if freshness is uncertain. A stale asking price attached to an unavailable condo produces a neat-looking but weak number. Price history and links to relevant sold records, where available, would make the calculation easier to...

For insurance, compare the insured party, covered contents and activities, excesses, and any gaps between building-level cover and the owner’s own cover. Do not assume a management or service charge means every relevant risk is covered. The precise position will depend on the contracts and...

I would not focus on one overlooked Rome expense. The combination of vacancy, reletting work and maintenance after each tenant can do more damage than a single annual bill, especially if the projected rent depends on short stays or frequent turnover. Run three cases: full expected rent, a lower...