Fifteen years ago I got lucky on the internet, but it helped a LOT to have cash in hand, so I could make my offer the morning after I saw it. R.E. agent told me she had a dozen more buyers wanting to make an offer in the next few days. Since then, watching the estate auctions seems like a good bet. I’d also suggest renting in the area for a year or two, to get a better feel for prices and value. Avoiding land in the path of a proposed pipeline, flood plains, etc. If you’re looking toward retirement, factor in the quality and proximity of decent medical care. The area in rural Ohio where I landed turned out to be poor on both counts. and it’s costing me.
Does Google maps show proximity to libtards?