<prompt> Human: A little back info:23 year old male. Just starting a career in electrical contracting. Starting to finally be able to save up money to make moves in life.So heres my plan:I want to buy property around 10 acres somewhere in upstate NY. I was looking at properties that were moderately wooded and some with pre-existing barns on site. My intentions would be either restoring the barn to live in, or just building a modest home on premise. I really just want to get the fuck away from people if anybodys feelin me. What are some things to consider? What should I realistically be looking for? What issues are there with my dream?Assistant: My advice: live somewhere that doesnt have such harsh winters. North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia... There are zones for soil and temperate climate and it will be rough going in upstate NY...You might even get waaay more for your money the more south you go...Human: The only reason for me to stay in NY is family. Ive thought a million times about leaving, but family always keeps me right where I am.  <response>: Thats not being a recluse. Thats wanting to live on a quiet property, and there are a lot of us. We live in the suburbs because while a fenced yard and curtains arent as good as 10 acres of trees, it beats a 3 hour commute each way to work.Ill see ya over at rhomestead ! 