We were on the hunt for a place to rent. The agent had told us about a house a few kilometers from our current flat, which was set to expire in a month. With rental agreements usually lasting a year, time was running out for us. Both working as software engineers at a small IT firm, we commuted together. The downside was our low salaries; even combined, they barely covered our expenses. We were looking for a rental in a lower-middle-class area of the city. “It’s ten thousand per month,” the agent said. “Ten thousand?” I asked, astonished. “Yes, ten thousand,” he repeated. My wife and I exchanged surprised glances. This rate was significantly below the market value; in this area, rents typically started at fifteen thousand. “Why is it so cheap?” I asked. “What’s the catch?” “There’s no catch,” the agent replied, then cleared his throat. “The owner is… A place to rent