I work in the oil industry and there are many millionaires out here because of 401k.

New Mexico oil patch country is a real gamblers paradise (I know I live there).  

Covered with latex kilz (not even the oil based original which is better) and the smell was gone.

You'll need a Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement too, you want to make sure nothing was on the property that could cause a disaster cleanup (oil dumped, etc.)

Eastern Montana was hot a long with oil.

Going with white is a safe bet.Many moons ago I had this conversation with one of my mentorsMe "I'm doing a re-mod on a kitchen and am thinking of doing something more modern"Mentor "You remember those kitchens from the 1960's with the olive green appliances"Me "Yeah"Mentor "You don't see too many of those around now do you".

Just a friendly reminder to you property owners out on BP.We americans are adamant about taking our cars in for service and oil changes on time.

In a way this is good news since it may portend the end of the oil glut, but for all of those oil field workers, oil companies and suppliers this reflects a lot of pain.  

Welcome Damian,I'm in NO too, and in the oil/gas business, as well as real estate investment.  

Try to stay around positive and optimistic people they will tend to look for solutions as some will just bring out and highlight the problems in a market.Houston is experiencing great positive growth in their luxury home market.In Houston you can get a decent read on the Real estate market by what goes on with the oil industry.I pray you have a prosperous career.