3. Most vacant land is useless
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, 94% of America’s nearly two billion acres of land is undeveloped. For one reason or another, it can’t be built on or used in any way. You will be able to say that you own acres, but it is the real estate equivalent of owning a garage full of cars that will never run. Looks good on paper and in conversation, but in reality it’s worthless.
4. Utilities may be unavailable
Property in the country often lacks sewage and water hookups. A lot of acreages require a well for their water, which means that the owner will have to make sure that the well contains a plentiful supply of good water before deciding to buy the property. Wells can be a lot of work and also a potential health hazard.
5. Communication is expensive
Phone lines and cable services to acreages are often much more costly than those in towns; sometimes as much as ten times the monthly fees. The number of satellites and digital technology is slowly bringing these costs down, but even still you can count on incorporating substantially more money to these costs in the budget.