If you do buy try to buy without debt. Look for areas with low taxes. Make sure the property doesn't have easments or regulations that don't allow offgriding. Most property in the USA is regulated to the point that it seems that you rent from the local government. Rent is a better deal many times. If you rent, you don't have to deal with the upkeep and maintenance and you are not tied down. If you get a business or job opportunity you can pick up and go. If I was single I would live in a van, work hard save capital and start a business in Latin America. It is still my goal but a bit more complicated with a family.