Top 5 Reasons Some Rural Investments Fail

Bring Back the Bustle

Feb 09 2026 | 00:13:13

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Show Notes

Pitfalls to Avoid When Investing in Rural America Investments in rural America are sparse. Few investors are quick to jump in. Those that do aren’t bringing services to residents. Instead, they are treating rural America like an ugly stepdaughter there to serve the rest of the family and deserving nothing for herself. There are valid reasons for investor hesitancy. With few exceptions, rural investments historically don’t perform well. Nonetheless, understanding the reasons rural investments tend to fail can help investors succeed in this space. Welcome to Bring Back the Bustle, a podcast about revitalizing rural America. I’m Shavon Jones, your […]

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