In Donbas, soldiers are increasingly opting for joint housing to have a safe place near the front line. The front line has moved further into several relatively safe regions, prompting soldiers to seek local real estate. One of the options gaining popularity is purchasing housing for the purpose of renting it out due to rising housing prices in some areas.
Soldiers share their experiences in the article 'Give a House to a Soldier! The Housing Market Near the Front Line is Experiencing a Boom', where they discuss their strategies for acquiring and renting out housing to ensure their future living accommodations.
If you buy an apartment and rent it out, you can make a profit in less than a year.
Perhaps the solution is for the state to help soldiers cover their rent?
However, despite the active search for housing, not all owners are willing to rent their property to soldiers. There are certain concerns and issues that worry landlords, as well as difficulties in rent payments from soldiers due to their challenging financial situations.
Many soldiers have already resolved this issue officially by organizing housing searches for their subordinates. However, rental prices in frontline areas are rising, and as long as the state does not provide financial support, they remain on the edge of their capabilities.
Conclusion
Soldiers in Donbas are forced to seek new housing due to the advancing front line. They actively use joint purchases and rentals but face issues of rejections and payment difficulties. This raises the question of the need for state support for soldiers in their search for and provision of housing.