As I'm in talks with the oil company that currently owns the land, what questions should I find out from them that would help reduce any surprises?

For retail investors I would be more worried about what the sponsor does vs who they are raising from - when I see a fund start branching out and doing something not in their strike zone whether it’s crypto, oil and gas, MF, debt and mobile home parks etc that to me is a red flag - especially if they are also spending their time traveling the Public Relations circuit selling mentorship’s vs managing assets.One last thing to add, I know iof someone who had one investor for 25 million.

If appreciation catches us, shave off a year or quantity I buy.30-33% equities, 28-31% private equity/small business(almost tapped out of growing this one), rest fixed income.

Tithing is best expressed in two ways; giving money to our churches, and practicing the underlying premise of the Good Samaritan (Lk 10:25) who poured oil and wine in the wounds of a stranger. 

Rather than taking that and turning it useful by finding ways to avoid being that snake oil salesman who preys on the weak and elderly, you’ve decided that all of the people who have seen the misdeeds are just jealous.

Imagine giving me $20k and I give you $1,000/year back and in 10 years it “paid for itself”   You don’t use it for an investment  you use it to punish oil producing countries that hate us or to show your neighbors you’re better than them  :-)  Usually it’s a horrible plan for rentals because you either have to charge higher rent and include the electricity or charge a flat rate discouraging them from saving power.

., with a diversified economy and a strong job market.Opportunities: Multifamily developments, long-term rental properties, and flipping projects.Houston:Reason: Known for its oil industry, Houston has diversified its economy into technology, healthcare, and manufacturing.Opportunities: Commercial and industrial real estate investments, as well as residential projects.San Antonio:Reason: It's experiencing continuous infrastructure growth and is more affordable compared to Austin and Dallas.Opportunities: Affordable housing and expanding development projects.In Florida:Orlando:Reason: Orlando’s tourism industry continues to drive growth, alongside its rising status as a tech and medical hub.Opportunities: Short-term rental properties, multifamily developments, and new residential construction.Tampa Bay:Reason: Tampa is experiencing a population boom and is considered one of the best places for job growth in Florida.Opportunities: Waterfront properties, new housing developments, and commercial real estate.Miami:Reason: As an international business hub, Miami is attractive to both investors and high-net-worth individuals looking for luxury real estate.Opportunities: High-end residential and commercial properties, luxury condos, and fix & flip projects.Sarasota:Reason: Known for its beaches and quality of life, Sarasota attracts retirees and families, boosting its real estate market.Opportunities: Residential developments, vacation rentals, and waterfront properties.

Much of the federal land out here in the west is used as range land for ranchers, oil and gas extraction, logging, mining, military training, recreation and conservation areas, etc. so it's not like it's not being used.

Here are a few considerations with respect to the 401k: 1) Although you can take funds with no penalty for first time home buyer, you can't return the money to the 401k. 401(k)'s have unique tax advantages that allow for tax-deferred, or in the case of Roth, Tax-Free growth.

I received a letter from the HOA about a violation of the rules - there is an oil spill in the property driveway.