Have to agree with most of what is said here and I am a British, but Bulgarian based agent here. But a few points:
1. Not all British agents are dishonest and out to make a fast buck! Some of us look after our clients VERY well.
2. There is a small rental market for rural property
3. It will cost you more than 10,000E to renovate a rural house to a good standard - nearer 15,000 to 20,000E
Rachel