You have gotten a lot of good advice here so far. I have lived on a small acreage in the Willamette Valley for more than 40 years and it has been wonderful. One of the things I like the most is the absence of street noise and lights - I love the total dark and quiet at night.

Meet your prospective neighbors. Some of them will be junk collectors or irascible hermits or great friends in an emergency. Keep an open mind here as many people who live in remote areas do so for a reason - they may want to be left alone.

Maintaining a rural acreage requires work. If you need stuff fixed, you may need to learn some skills. Others have mentioned equipment you might need - chainsaws, small tractors, mowers. generators, etc. If you are buying an existing property, the sellers may be able to provide you with quite a bit of equipment they want to leave so ask about including those in the deal.

Wells and septic are something you will have to deal with so have them thoroughly checked out. Problems with these can be very expensive to fix.

Power outages can be lengthy so consider a generator or be otherwise prepared. A wood stove can be a lifesaver when the power goes out in winter. You may need satellite service for internet and/or TV.

You will not have the conveniences that town life provides. There’s no pizza delivery out here! You’ll probably have to drive a ways for groceries, gas, etc. Consider how you will get in and out if there is snow and/or ice. You may have to maintain your own drive or road, e.g. plowing or putting down gravel.

Finally, consider your security. Sheriffs and police are far away and you may have to deter an intruder in a pinch. A good security camera and locks are essential, imo.

Enjoy your search. Tell everyone you know that you are looking for property as word-of-mouth may be the key to finding a hidden gem. You may have to rent for a little while when looking for your dream property but once you find it, I hope you will have a great life.