u/pasquale83

Hi everyone,

I want to buy an investment apartment in the Metz or Thionville area to rent it out under the LMNP status (furnished rental).

I am looking at a few options:

• New apartments (VEFA)
• Medium apartments (50-60 sqm)
• Small apartments (20-30 sqm)

A lot of the apartments I see on the market already have tenants with standard, unfurnished contracts.

The real estate agent told me that it is "very easy" to ask the current tenants to leave so I can switch the flat to LMNP. Also, because I want a good return, the agent suggested buying small 20-30 sqm apartments (rented for €400-500/month). He says they have a better return percentage, and it is better than putting €200k-300k in one big apartment.

I have two questions for you:

1. Is it really easy to evict tenants in France? I thought French laws protect tenants a lot. What are the risks of buying an already-rented apartment with the plan to end the contract for LMNP? How would you mitigate these risks?
2. What do you think about small vs. medium apartments in Metz/Thionville? Is the higher return of 20-30 sqm flats worth the risk of tenants changing often?

I would love to hear your advice.

Thank you!

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Hi! I'd like to invest in Metz city and surrounding areas as a foreign investor. I've been in the area a few times and I think that the proximity to Luxembourg makes it attractive .

I'd like to buy new (but open to buying used if I find a good opportunity) and rent it out long term under the LMNP real tax regime. I'll purchase cash.

Does this subreddit have any tips or recommendations for me? I've just started searching for VEFA properties ready to move in but I'd love to hear your thoughts.

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I’ve noticed a lot of posts here from engineers (especially PhDs and Junior Process Engineers) feeling "stuck" or confused about how to move from R&D into high-paying HVM (High Volume Manufacturing) roles at companies like Intel, TSMC, or ASML.

I’m doing some research on the professional development landscape in our industry. Career services at universities are often too general, and technical managers don't always have time to mentor.

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