I am a real estate developer and I urge all to consider looking at Bulgarian Real Estate for investment as well as personal use. In my view the country is overbuilt by 35%. That makes Bulgaria the best buyers market in the world.
The best buys are in summer resorts, followed by Ski Resorts and then in Sofia as the EU Dream has never really connected. Don't be afraid to bid at 65% of asking and stand your ground. There are no other buyers for that special property except you. I have been fortunate enough to own my properties for cash but some are not so fortunate and one should get busy while the opportunities abound.
I read so many mails about buying in villages that are far from civilization. That dream is a farce. Bulgaria is not England or Spain or anywhere else. It is a unique environment and unless you intend to farm you should be near a metropolitan area.
As said earlier---you are the only buyer so be bold and strike!