I have 11 +/- according to the deed. State highway and cow pasture in front, farmland and grass on the other three. Closest neighbor about 1/3 of a mile away, which we have some issues with. I wish we were further off the highway but it's more frequented by farmers and ranchers than anything else most of the year.
Most important things when considering land is water/access to water, septic, property access/easements and access to the grid. Once you figure these things out it's any easy decision if it's the right property. Then you have to figure out how to maintain the property once you find the right one.
Best advice is take a weeks vacation and go to MO and look at the properties you're interested in for a few days. Also talk with any potential neighbors if you can. You might move to MO and rent for a year while you look for land as well.
