In the great Alaskagold rush, people made more money selling tools and supplies to the miners than the miners made for their efforts.

We had tenants renting for 4yrs, when we got to the property after they moved out we noticed a large oil-stain in the driveway as well as various other smaller oil stains in the driveway.

I found all sorts of things to reference for an eviction including excessive damage to the property, signs of an animal, lack of yard maintenance, oil spill on driveway, smoke detectors removed, the unit smelled of smoke, appliances that came with the unit moved off site ect... 

Or figure out how projects are developed and get one "most of the way" (land leased, site planned, permitted, power purchase agreement signed) and then sell the deal to a big developer.My perspective: My W2 for the last 8 years is environmental and development consulting for oil & gas, renewables generation, transmission, and commercial RE development.

Was just curious are mineral right liens worth anything or are they worthless?

Look for cracks in the foundation, walls, or ceilings, as these may suggest settling or shifting.Additionally, keep an eye out for pest infestations, particularly termites or carpenter ants, which can cause significant damage to wooden structures.Lastly, be aware of environmental concerns such as radon levels and underground oil tanks, which can pose health risks.Having a qualified home inspector conduct a thorough evaluation is essential.

Kind of like raising earthworms or Ostriches for skin care oil.  

If you are buying from a major oil company, their contracts are extremely complex.

@Jon Haney and if you have heating or propane oil delivery you can show charges for the fuel and the last fill.

The $600 heating oil bill + little to no rental income + PITI in January will balance your actual numbers out for the year.