A lot of snake oil salespeople out there making big promises to get at your money.

I live in Denver and own an oil business out here.

I also talked about the oil & gas industry in the area - he specifically said to be careful when renting to rough necks because they aren't the cleanest group of folks.  

Accountant for a private Oil & Gas company.

I suggest a trade school for welding, or, better yet, go do oil and gas work while you are single and mobile.Some folks may say get your real estate license, but that's not necessary to buy a bunch of houses.

“If we made your money we could do that too” —we work extremely hard in has & oil currently.

The population of Texas in 2016 is now estimated at 27.4 million, and given its very high growth rate, it will be no surprise to see a substantial jump in the population at the next census.Currently, 5 of the 15 fastest-growing cities in the United States are located in Texas, and San Marcos, located between San Antonio and Austin, had the highest growth rate of any US city or town with more than 50,000 people between 2011 and 2012.The population of Texas is estimated to continue the "rural flight" trend, further increasing the population of its larger cities, with a growth fueled by the suburbs, as well as recent gas and oil development in many parts of the state.Hispanics, already a major group, are expected to become the majority by 2020, while the population also grows older as the baby boomer generation ages.

What about oil & gas?

I am a Self employed IT Contractor, consulting for Oil and Gas company.

Before the internet investors had to get all of their education from books and gurus, and we all know a lot of that is snake oil.