One of the most frustrating things about living down south - way south - is that you must ask someone to put up their house in order for you to rent one
Never heard of such a thing. As long as you find decent people, I suppose it works out.
Stunning view from the new place by the way.
Yes, I have been here for nearly 20 years and it's always the same. You get a 5 minute walk through then you are supposed to pay u$d10k upfront. Yawn. I do it but I would rather buy through a friend and own a place. done.