Where? Look almost anywhere east of the Rockies and you should be able to find plenty of rural housing for much less.

https://www.redfin.com/KS/Leavenworth/1218-Limit-St-66048/ho...

That house is a third of a million dollars in a rural place, that's what I'm talking about.

That house is 3,300 sq feet, with a basement, built in 1980 for only $300k. It is also only 22min from Kansas City airport and 40min from Kansas City.

I imagine rural sheds can be found for much less than $500k.

Here’s a shack for $120k

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/522-West-Maple-Street-Spo...

Even has running water and electricity!