In this video, I walk you through a full French rental property turnover from start to finish in a small town in Burgundy—what it really cost us, how long it took, and what surprised me most: the demand. I share our renovation/refresh budget in detail (a €3,600 breakdown), including painting, kitchen countertop work, and shower repairs, so you can see what “normal” upkeep looks like when you’re trying to get a place rent-ready again. Then I show you exactly how we found our next tenant using Le Bon Coin—and the numbers were honestly eye-opening: 707 views and 26 messages in just 12 days. I also explain how we decided on the new rent, moving from €530 to €640 per month, and how the IRL rental index factors into what you can reasonably (and legally) do in France. If you’re thinking rental real estate in France is only for Paris or big cities, this is my real-life example that even smaller markets can be active—if you understand the local demand, pricing, and tenant selection process.