My husband and I will be retiring next year and want to live in Florence for one year and travel through Italy. I'm leery about the online apartment sites being scams. Any suggestions on how to find an apartment with a reputable company without paying an arm & leg in fees? Should I travel to Florence to see apts. in person? Isn't having a lease on a place a requirement for the travel visa? Anything on this subject would be helpful. Thank you :)