i wonder if anyone could offer me some advice about what to take into account when considering just covering the annual cost of having a home in france by letting it as a holiday home. i am not necessarily looking to make a profit. i would e.g. count bills such as heating, lighting, water, insurance, local taxes and cost of a person to keep an eye on it and get the house ready for people but assume i need to consider an amount for maintenance. have i missed anything else? i realise this is a bit like how long is a piece of string but if it helps the house has 3 beds and has undergone extensive renovation so is in good shape.