Any advice on what I need to know about country living/owning property?

Wife and I purchased about 14 acres in northern Wisconsin about 7 years ago. Mix of dense hardwood forest and cedar wetlands. Bordered by state trust land and the Niagara escarpment on the other side and private uninhabited forest on the 4th. No neighbors. Not that we don't like people, just sometimes we like them better when they're not around lol.

Parcel had electric service and a 2 rut trail running about half way through it. Both a big plus as they can be expensive. Had to have a well drilled and mound septic system built. A bit spendy The phone company ran a land line at no charge, which was a pleasant surprise. Then we built a 1200 sq ft. Cabin in the middle. Added a full house backup generator as winter and spring storms often take down power in the area.

Look at the following as none are a given in rural, more remote areas:
Access
Water
Electric
Sewer/septic

We also put a satellite dish in a 90 ft oak tree to get cable tv and high speed internet. I was ok without, but the wife and kids were adamant. Installed a security system and a variety of wireless cameras to keep tabs on things when we're back home in the city grind. For peace of mind.

I also started small orchard and some raised veggie beds. Had to fence them in to keep the deer out. We hunt the deer and wild turkey which keeps the deep freezer stocked;) Look forward to retiring up there after the girls finish college.

Good luck with your property and enjoy the extra space!

Pat