Even if they don't.. what are the odds one or more of the neighbours aren't going to complain about it?

It would be very difficult for him to make the transition to almost any sort of self-managing here in the States.I have another friend who owns and self-manages a couple of A-B class long-term apartments in Athens, Greece.

If so, you could rent it to the neighbour's family, but check their references and get them to co-sign the lease.

No owners community wish to have tenants as their neighbours.

I would think this is pretty straight forward:1) Lease says "no smoking" on property;2) Neighbour complains of smoke - visit offending tenant, show them the clause in the lease and explain if it continues, they are moving.3) When next offence occurs, serve notice.

Greece went into chaos at 140% of GDP.

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If they are making noises at 5 am, talk to your neighbour and remind her of the quiet hours set by your landlord. 

Not to mention the purchasing and renovation of old mansions in the neighbouring areas. 

Will the neighbour be liable for any of these damages caused to my unit ?