Finding a Rental in Italy | Tour 6 Different Rentals! | TRY it BEFORE you Buy It!

[@nancyesposito1020]

I'm so glad you're doing a rental series because this is the way we wanted to start! Thank you!

[@BradsWorld]

You are so welcome!

[@laurihines300]

I think this is a great direction for your channel and also wanted to mention I really enjoyed the information on bringing your pets in Italy. Thank you Brad, much appreciated.

[@BradsWorld]

Thank you so much! I’ll be doing more renting videos. Lot of new tours coming up. Summer vacations are over.

[@lisac4225]

Oh my goodness I’m so glad I found your channel. I am currently dreaming of retiring in Italy not presently probably 3 to 5 years but I am so glad I thought of. I found your channel. It’s invaluable inside. This one video really has helped. Thank you so much for taking the time.

[@BradsWorld]

You’re welcome! I think you’re gonna find when you’re really looking into the cost of living here in Italy versus say the United States if that’s where you’re at, you’re gonna find that it’s about half the price or less not even taking into account real estate. You should be able to retire much earlier, or maybe you’ll be able to retire and do what you want with your life and not have to be a slave to the job forever.

[@greglawless2927]

Thank you very much Brad! Please continue with showing us more rentals. I really enjoyed this video.

[@jaygutierrez946]

This is what I needed. Great advice, clear and concise. Would love to see a video like this in the Rome region. My plan is to move in 3 years. Currently savings and researching and I hit the jack pot with this channel! Prepare to see an email. Thank you.

[@debrapauli6747]

Hi Brad and Olivia....my husband found your channel just two days ago and we are already appreciating your knowledge regarding short term and long term rentals. We are a retired couple who are looking to do the "90 on / 90 off" with a homebase in the US until we find our dream home/apartment/villa to fully retire in Italy. Your advice is spot on with what we are thinking we need to do, before buying anything in Italy...short term rental while we are searching for our long term rental.

[@BradsWorld]

You got it! Good luck with the search!

[@anaanastasoglou9498]

You hit the nail right on brad ! That has been my plan from the day i decided that i wanted a change in my life and chose italy. To rent first for a year and then buy. What you said about renting first short term to find a long-term rental thats exactly what i am planning to do. I will be submitting my papers to apply for residence in the next couple of months and since one of the requirements it is that you have to show a yearly lease when you submit your application then i will go first there stay some place for 30 days and find a place to rent for 12 months before i submit my application, etc.. And you are just the guy to help me find it ! 😂 I considered pluglia but is just too flat, too white for my taste. I prefer the rolling, green hills of beautiful tuscany, and i need to rent a place close to public transportation cause i won't be driving till i feel comfortable with the surroundings. So it will have to be in a centro historico. I am looking forward to seeing your new videos for rentals. As always, you are always a step ahead

[@avisitorhere]

I was 100% thinking that you should be doing rental videos. I enjoy viewing the palace apartments and the fixer uppers, but I'd never buy right away. I'd be a tenant first.

[@BradsWorld]

It’s nice if you can get it done!

[@avisitorhere]

@@BradsWorld Brad, I've been saying that since High School and that was *&&(@ years ago

[@libbiewalshtherapy]

I agree🎉

[@libbiewalshtherapy]

Love this video Brad thank you

[@francetrudelle]

We're two of many canadians who cannot buy in Italy until at least 2027 because of the reprocity law. Although disappointed at first we are getting more and more enthusiastic about the idea ! 😉🙂 One thing is for sure, there will be thousands of Canadians looking to lease long term if only in order to get Elective Residency !!! Hopefully someone picks up on this and starts a finders business !

[@bonnyvondolores2647]

Of course! Never move without research … and spend real time in a couple places.. I’m staying a month at a time… and always learn Italiano … or as much as you can to get around and “live” temporarily!

[@roxanneloyst3733]

Excellent exactly the info we were looking for all about renting and also short term. We can probably visit Italy for a month at a time. Had it be 25/30 yrs ago might be interested in buying but not now . Easier for us to rent. As always your videos are awesome and informative . I was looking out our patio the other day and said to my husband that looking out over the back field reminds me of some of the beautiful landscape in Italy . Probably why it’s hard to get my husband to travel. But I like seeing and meeting new people. Right now doing my travel watching your videos . Thank you Ontario, Canada

[@kevinhenault434]

Great idea Brad, we rented for 2 years when we moved to Costa Rica. It gives you so much flexibility to explore and find your happy place. We would tune in for sure as we will rent once we make it to Italy.

[@BradsWorld]

Sounds great! I’ll be doing some northern cities next. Everybody is is Tuscany and South Italy. Time to head north!

[@kevinhenault434]

@@BradsWorld it will be nice to see some other places. The market is def saturated in the Tuscany and Puglia areas by the KZbin crews. Sicily has been getting some love but the water issues make it a hard pass. Nick has had some cool places to see in Umbria that are still close to Tuscany.

[@antoniosidoni5310]

I would suggest ABRUZZO ,it is rated as the greenest region in Europe. High mountains, hill, beachs, many many old villages, monuments, food, wines, a lot of nature. Why not MARCHE (north of Abruzzo) and MOLISE (south of Abruzzo ) regions.

[@elizzy8754]

Your business background has served you well. You have an income stream with your five apartments. You are right: looking for a long-term rental or a house to buy is a job, and needs a project management approach. (The variables/unknowables tend to be the Bureaucracy in the case of Italy!) Your videos and advice are great. Subscribed 😃

[@BradsWorld]

Glad to have you along!

[@TheOrangeGunner]

2 things I like to add. We have done something very similar. We found an agent in Todi called welcome service. They have one to five month short term rentals, way cheaper than Airbnb in medium season, April, May, June. As for long term rentals idealista is unfortunately full of people putting short term holiday rentals on a platform for long term rentals. The quoted price per month is actually the weekly rate.

[@BradsWorld]

Thanks for sharing!

[@pinkrhinoart]

Great show. That is what I am considering doing so. It's very nice to get your perspective as someone who is there. Thank you.

[@BradsWorld]

Thanks for watching!

[@luizdeassis1047]

Brad, amazingly helpful video! Please keep it up. Thank you!

[@ferencgabor1363]

Hi Brad, thanks for this very interesting and informative video! I really think you nailed it as far as a pre buying a property in a foreign country concerns. My question, do you have a good video for Italys west coast too? Thanks 🙏

[@BradsWorld]

I can do a SHORTS video about the West Coast, but since I don’t get very often there myself personally it’s hard to do the live action once. It’s just too expensive to travel around since I don’t get any serious pay from this. Gas is $7/Gallon.

[@eleanoreagly4844]

Appreciated this video. Am considering a 1-2 month rental. The B7Bs that were $120/night were too expensive for even a 1 month stay.

[@GreenFoal-Equine-HijackSDGs]

Such a great advice and well working strategy dear Brad & Olivia, ...you made me change my mind, and rethink my plan/ideas... the realism increases anybodies succes rates for sure! 👍👍👍😄😍💛🧐 I really like all your video's and common sense approaches AND the fact that you're enjoying the life in beautiful Italy, it's a joy to watch you guys doing this!! Thanks a lot👍👍🙏🙏🙏

[@BradsWorld]

That is great to hear. I try to be honest about our experiences. I am very happy to be here and if I ever sound like I am not, I am just discussing realities of life here.

[@casamiasalentina5818]

Nice to see Salento featured here. This is our area. We have rented our property out on a 12 month long lease. 😊

[@BradsWorld]

Glad to find your channel. Hope you guys are having a great time down there like we are up here in Central Italy! Take care! Ciao! BRAD

[@megcreates2.0]

Never thought I’d see mid century modern style in Italy!(The first apartment)

[@bozotheclown935]

Brad great idea... This has been on my mind. Lets you shift around as you like. In a place like this, I could get a piano..bang on it and bother nobody... You were reading my mind... Brotherly love from Australia... Hi to liv....

[@guerro327]

Renting in Puglia is a great option for short to long term renting in Puglia.

[@BradsWorld]

Great town.

[@casamiasalentina5818]

Yes I agree we use them

[@llee8325]

But it's HOT, HOT, HOT!

[@myitaliantherapyginafiore4414]

BRAD that was FUN! Great perspective. Gina in Upstate New York USA moving to Portugal/Italy

[@marlashurn8612]

Great video! Good information and advice! Thank you!

[@megcreates2.0]

Yes!!! I want to rent! 1 story; 4 bedroom 2-3 baths. Wouldn’t mind harvesting olive trees but NOt 2k 😊❤ I would want to be in Florence area.

[@amymegginson-uz7jj]

I just got the ok to go for a 90-day visit today, so this was pertinent!

[@BradsWorld]

Awesome. We will keep the lights on for you!

[@cynthiahudson7528]

Great advice, thank you.

[@eitanroz5781]

such a great video, please do some more ... everyone are doing videos about buying

[@BradsWorld]

I saw a lady that had always done yoga videos in Florence started doing yoga property tours.

[@citizenoftheuniverse]

Good point thanks for update

[@BradsWorld]

Always welcome

[@babyallisonproductos5881]

Great advice!

[@sheilap6109]

Very good information!

[@jeanius123]

Thanks for this. I'm thinking about the free Castle offering Italy 🇮🇹 has. Any advice?

[@BradsWorld]

Italy the nation is offering free castles??!

[@fredretteketet]

In California but also in Spain in the Valencia Area They are no longer allowed to buy en rent short Time like r&b discord also happen in Italy

[@BradsWorld]

Around here and in most Italian areas there is so many abandon apartments and homes that there is NOT a lack of rentals for local people. There is however a lack of interest by Italians that have properties that could be used for long-term rentals in doing so, because there's a tendency here to have people rent it and then never pay the rent and it's almost impossible to get them to move out which may take many years in a ton of legal fees. From who I've talk to here that is the major obstacle in people doing long-term rentals. This is not true in a select few major tourist areas like Venice, Florence, Lucca, Rome… But the majority the country is not in a housing crisis.

[@maniizz]

Great rentals and ideas. Grazie 🫶🏼

[@BradsWorld]

Glad you like them!

[@Djii892]

Great advice. I am in Des Moines, Iowa!

[@BradsWorld]

Yay! Iowa! (That was a shout out to my friend!)

[@moses9979]

Thank you! I have been interested in Puglia. January to May. Is that a possibility? One or two bedroom. I prefer traditional with modern and definitely a outdoor space. Do they allow a fifteen pound dog in any of these?

[@BradsWorld]

You have to check the sites I mentioned and see what comes up.

[@obfuscateidentity2329]

Yes for sure 😁 rent before you buy.

[@BradsWorld]

Deal!

[@lpbooks]

Great advice. Grazie....

[@jonimarchese7655]

Ciao Brad, this is a perfect idea, and I am looking forward to it. My boyfriend and I are looking into retiring in Italy, we have a house here in the states, which we will sell, we are looking for long term rental, starting with 12 months is perfect, considering that we are not sure if we want to purchase another home, or just be renters. Grazie Mille, amore da N.Y.

[@kyotecreek1934]

Great idea!

[@BradsWorld]

Glad you think so!

[@sarala1jan]

I just subscribed coz I plan on moving to Italy with my dog…..also if you know someone who has moved from the USA to Italy with a pet, please interview them. I know I can find information online but it is also nice to hear from their experience.

[@BradsWorld]

Watch my video on moving dogs to Italy. You can search it on my channel.

[@sarala1jan]

@@BradsWorld Thank you. I found the video. I like your suggestion on renting idea.

[@usefulcommunication4516]

Useful. Thanks.

[@JenniferGranwick-p9p]

Thanks Brad. I’m very interested in renting…

[@BradsWorld]

I’ll be picking up a bunch more neat cities that are easy walking with train service but not too big so they’ll be good Moderate priced options.

[@BorselinoThadchack]

brad you seem to be a very nice guy, I like yr video!

[@BradsWorld]

I am! And thanks!

[@experidigm3376]

We have been renting for 15 years

[@farhadadibipanah2944]

Top man 😊

[@ernestthompson9644]

To get a visa for over 90 days I have to produce a lease for the year of the visa. Catch 22. Any suggestions?

[@BradsWorld]

You don’t need a visa for up to 90 days. If you want to get residency here, you need to produce a lease or a deed to a property. The lease needs to cover at least one year…

[@takeamemotoo]

Almost 50,000. Followers. 🎉😃

[@BradsWorld]

🤓

[@ConanNYC]

My wife and i have no kids so there is no reason to buy. We plan on renting when we retire to Italy in another 7 years! My plan is to start using my vacation as a scouting to find the right location. I prefer N Italy. I like your idea to rent a cheap place short term to get a the real long term apartment. Please show some apartments in N Italy.

[@obfuscateidentity2329]

@@ConanNYC without kids why come to Italy? Make a baby now!

[@amymegginson-uz7jj]

Omg we are on the same wave length lately.

[@BradsWorld]

Great minds…!

[@gsgs4012]

How can get home on rent in Italy

[@DanaS-b8d]

I’m having a hard time with deciding to buy anything when you can only stay for 90 days as an American. There are tons of people on KZbin renovating in Italy only to find they can’t get permanent or reasonable residency to stay in it. It’s a great deal for Italy. Not so great of an investment for foreigners.

[@luo6963]

So gorgeous

[@BradsWorld]

Thanks. I was just sitting outside having my morning coffee with my two boys and watching the tractors roll in for the grape harvest!

[@observer8736]

The interesting this is that why Italians are moving out of Italy. Our neighbors in Spain are from Italy. They sold everything and moved to Spain. Now, they don't like it here 🫢😁🤣

[@paulcgrout5108]

Would love a 1-2 month somewhere in the city during JUNE -AUGUST OF 2025 NEED A NICE SIZE ONE BEDROOM

[@BradsWorld]

Look it up! Use multiple sites to check. But remember that AUGUST is HIGH season so it will be booked up and pricey.

[@j.pfeiffer8068]

hELLO-a !!! I am interested in a long -term rental with a pool somewher in your area . I am from Germany , and I could be meeting up with you guys in a short time . Easy by car from southern Germany. I am open for suggestions ! Kitchen must be cool....we love to cook ( Me and my Lady ) Budget up to 1500 a Month

[@BradsWorld]

Doubt you will find a villa with a pool near to Montepulciano for €1500/mo. Try looking on Idealista.it and click on rentals and see what comes up!

[@citizenoftheuniverse]

people like you make the rent for regular Italians go up. any company like airbnb etc is not to the advantage of Europe

[@BradsWorld]

There is a ton of vacant houses here and lots of things for rent. The house I am living in was not used for a few years before we rented it. I have yet to see any homeless people here in Italy. I have a LIT of Italian friends and nobody has ever mentioned a problem here with being able to find a rental or a house to purchase. If the market was actually as you say, there wouldn’t be 100,000’s of homes for sale in Italy for

[@anthonydominiccolantuono2282]

Why not own and get something for that 700/month? Yes it's a hassle, yes, Italian law is weird and scary and yes you may have obligations. But you have your own house and greater freedom with what you can do.

[@BradsWorld]

I got no problem owning. I already owned five apartments here and I’ve spent welding into the seven figures. We haven’t been able to find the right Villa without issues although we’re getting close. I’m just saying for a lot of people renting might be a good idea, especially to start. Our idea of what we wanted when we first moved. Here is a little different from what we’re probably gonna do now.

[@anthonydominiccolantuono2282]

@@BradsWorld Fair - owning is not for everyone!

[@secretariatgirl4249]

Try to sell...that is another issue!

[@alhoy9146]

Can you give me anybody that sells real estate please🎉

[@sandragruhle6288]

I have THAT shower.🤭😉😇

[@ColumbusDixon]

It’s funny how common sense isn’t common isn’t it ? 😉

[@amdgbvmh7661]

>The root of the word 'nice' is stupid. >just say'in

[@BradsWorld]

Okey Dokey...

[@lynxlecher9547]

He dubbed his hypocrisy irony.

[@BradsWorld]

No idea what this means…. Anybody?