For example, this house, located in my area, costs exactly $50,000. That’s a huge advantage, as far as I’m concerned. Currently, I have my eye on two acres and a double-wide trailer for $30,000, with the idea being that I would live in the double-wide until I built what I wanted.
Meanwhile, I could have chickens, another country benefit.
And, of course, a garden.
The lack of traffic noise is wonderful, which means that there are bird noises to listen to instead.
People say, “Yes Ma’am” and “Excuse me,” and open doors for others.
My “commute” to work takes eight minutes.
The people at the bank actually know my name, even though I’m not wealthy.
At work, there are frequently fresh baskets of surplus produce for anyone who wants it to take home with them.
It is more difficult for a mechanic to rip anyone off in a small town. Car repairs are much less expensive.
I really will post about the downside here pretty soon. I don’t want a glut of people moving here and driving up those housing prices! 
Stupid Bloggrrl. What you could’ve done is post about the bad things first, buy a bunch of properties, post about how good things are, and then sell high.
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