I just published a new blog over at BiggerPockets regarding investing in rural real estate markets. Be sure to check it out if you are thinking about investing in rural areas.
Investing in Rural Markets: The Secret to Real Estate Investing Success?

Rural markets present an opportunity for real estate investors, but they also have their own challenges. See why I prefer investing in rural markets.
This article was recently posted on The Motley Fool – http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/11/18/investing-in-rural-markets-the-secret-to-real-esta.aspx