My wife wants me to buy an old house on 1 ac north of us that was just vacated. Just so we don't get unsavory neighbors. In many ways, it's worse the place isn't worth much as white trash might end up there. Hate to buy a house just to burn it down due to termites though.
There are disadvantages being on a thru road. I have a few acres on the other side so go over to mow, fish the creek, etc. Dog follows. Traffic. I often sit in the middle of the road and call the dog across. But when she thinks she's gonna catch that buck, she doesn't look before barreling across. Fortunately, not many cars and the tractors/farmers are careful. And train the dog!
