As @Rainbow Fresh said, it depends based on your play style and possible mods, but it also depends on the location, i usually try to find a location with clay, peat, water and a forest nearby. I also think it's best practice to build some outposts around the world to simplify your long journeys with secure stops, and in doing so you can also lay the foundation to build future bases that give you some things that other bases can't, like warmer climates crops.