Welcome!
Some general advice on location:
Get a place that has a well for water, and septic for sewage.
Should be a rural location, though just how far out is up to you. At least be far from any major population centers, though near a small town is good for convenience.
Should be good soil for growing things. (and available land to do so)
You mentioned 4 seasons, but a cold winter will be tough to survive post SHTF. So keep it in mind. A fireplace in the home will help (or multiple ones). But, any livestock must be kept warm too, plus you likely won't be growing much (outdoors) in winter.
Should look at a map of active nuclear plants, and be at least 50-100 miles (100 miles is better) or more away from them. Come SHTF, being close to these could be a very bad idea.
Ideally, should be wild game, fish, etc. nearby.
Learn the old ways...the ways our ancestors cured, preserved food, meats, etc. Doesn't mean you have to live off the grid or anything, but having the knowledge as a hobby will help.
Easy to keep animals: chickens, rabbits, goats.
Be armed, have ammo.
Groups do better than a lone survivor.
I'd rather be out there than here in Anaheim though
