Property Investment in Europe (NEED ADVICE)

Hey everyone,

I’m trying to understand how property investment works in Europe, especially if the long-term goal is residency and eventually citizenship.

The idea I have in mind is:

• invest in property in a European country
• rent it out (long-term or short-term like Airbnb)
• manage it properly, even if I’m not living there full-time at the start
• and over time, qualify for residency → then eventually citizenship

I’ve been looking into countries like Portugal, Spain, and Greece, but I’m a bit confused about what actually works right now since I’ve heard a lot of the “Golden Visa” rules have changed recently.

What I’m trying to figure out:

• Which countries still offer property investment → residency pathways
• How realistic it is to manage rental property
• Typical investment ranges to get started
• And what the real path to citizenship looks like (timeline, requirements, whether you need to live there full-time, etc.)

Would really appreciate any advice or experiences 🙏