Looking at rural land. Any advice?

[OnionPatch]

I follow this group but don’t post much. I’m posting today because my dream is finally coming true. I’m buying a rural lot to build a house on! I’m looking for around 5-10 acres for one small house, a garage, a barn/shed and of course a chicken coop. 😃 I’ll have a big garden and will plant a handful of fruit trees. I have three dogs that can’t wait to have a huge yard to explore. I want to be surrounded by trees and nature, not neighbors.

Aside from the usual advice on finding land, can anyone give me tips of what to look for and what to avoid?

Thanks!