If it's a boiler / radiator system, or an oil furnace, then I'm not familiar with what those "should" cost.

I own RE (STVR), fix and flips, RE notes, stocks, parts of businesses, land, oil and gas wells  and other things in my SDIRA's.

@Cedric Van Duyn it depends on what you suspect, if you think they are cooking meth then arrange for inspections routinuely so you can identify issues as this will greatly impact neighbors and you because of chemicals used.  

Oil back up to about $90/barrel. 

If you dump oil, gas, or anything like that on the ground they will slap you with fines and a possible stint in jail.

We are looking at a site for development that is 30 acres, the seller put a small oil pump jack that is 15' high.

I live in Midland TX which is dominated by the oil and gas industry and contemplated on purchasing a house or building a duplex to rent to a oilfield company.

I view that as "cooking the books" if doing it to make a deal pencil out. 

@Nicholas AiolaAre there any real estate crowdfunding platforms that allow you to deduct your investment against active income (similar to oil/gas)?

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