Capital Gains, Depreciation & 1031 Swaps After the Sale
Capital Gains, Depreciation & 1031 Swaps After the Sale Selling oil and gas mineral rights can be a life-changing event. Whether you’re selling a small interest or a large portfolio, the payout can be significant. But once the dust settles and the check clears, there’s one thing a lot of mineral owners aren’t fully prepared for: taxes. We get it. Nobody gets excited about capital gains, depreciation recapture, or 1031 exchanges. These tax terms can sound intimidating, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed if you’re not familiar with how it all works. But understanding the tax side of[...]
Best Time to Sell Mineral Rights
Best Time to Sell Mineral Rights If you own mineral rights, you’ve probably asked yourself, “When is the best time to sell?” It’s a fair question, and an important one. While no one can predict the market with perfect accuracy, there are certain moments when your mineral rights are likely worth more than others. Think of it like selling a home. You can’t control the real estate market, but you can choose to sell after a remodel, when interest rates are low, or when homes in your area are in high demand. The same idea applies to mineral[...]
Midland County Texas Mineral Rights Guide
Midland County Texas Mineral Rights Guide Midland County, Texas is a major player in the oil and gas industry, producing a significant amount of oil and gas each year. In fact, the Permian Basin, which encompasses Midland County, is one of the most prolific oil-producing regions in the world. This has made mineral rights in Midland County highly valuable and sought after by investors and companies looking to tap into the region's abundant resources. If you own mineral rights in Midland County and are considering selling them, it's important to understand the process and what steps you can[...]
Mineral Deed
Oil and Gas Mineral Rights Deed What exactly is an oil and gas mineral rights deed? If you own mineral rights or you're thinking about selling them, you've probably come across the term "mineral rights deed." But what exactly does that mean? A mineral rights deed is a legal document that transfers ownership of oil and gas mineral rights from one party to another. It's the paperwork that makes everything official. Without it, there's no legal proof that you actually own the rights or that someone else owns them after a sale or inheritance. This is different from[...]
Martin County Texas Mineral Rights
Martin County Texas Mineral Rights Martin County, Texas is a major oil and gas producer, with a long history of production dating back to the discovery of the Ranger Oil Field in 1917. Today, the county is home to a number of active oil and gas wells, and it's estimated that the region produces hundreds of thousands of barrels of oil and millions of cubic feet of natural gas each year. If you're a mineral owner in Martin County, you may be considering selling your mineral rights. Whether you're looking to capitalize on the current demand for oil[...]
EnergyLink
EnergyLink If you own oil and gas mineral rights, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Energylink. It’s a free online tool that makes it easy for mineral owners to view their check details, track payments, and access important documents from oil and gas operators. In this post, we’ll walk you through exactly what Energylink is, how to create an account, and how to use it to manage your royalty payments. What is EnergyLink? Energylink is a free, online platform that lets mineral owners access their oil and gas check stubs. We sometimes call these[...]
Pecos County Texas Mineral Rights
Pecos County Texas Mineral Rights Pecos County, Texas is located in the western part of the state and is known for its oil and gas production. Mineral rights ownership in the county refers to the ownership of the rights to extract oil and gas from the land. In Pecos County, mineral rights are often separated from surface rights, meaning that the person who owns the land may not own the rights to the minerals beneath it. An interesting fact about Pecos County is that it is home to the world's first rodeo, which was held in 1883 in[...]
7 Expensive Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Mineral Rights in Texas
7 Expensive Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Mineral Rights Selling mineral rights can be a smart financial decision, but it is also easy to make costly mistakes if you are not careful. We have seen a lot of mineral owners lose thousands of dollars simply because they did not have the right information or tried to go it alone. In most cases, they had no idea they were making a mistake until after the deal was done. If you are thinking about selling your mineral rights, this guide will walk you through the most common mistakes we see[...]
Glasscock County Mineral Rights
Glasscock County Mineral Rights Glasscock County is considered to be one of the best counties in the United States to own oil and gas mineral rights due to its long history of oil and gas production and the presence of several active oil and gas fields. The county has been a major oil and gas producing region for over a century, with the first oil well in Glasscock County being drilled in 1921, by the Glasscock Oil Company, this well was called “B.F. Yates No.1”. The top oil and gas operators in Glasscock County include EOG Resources, Chesapeake[...]
Leasing Mineral Rights
Leasing Mineral Rights Curious about leasing mineral rights? We explain everything you need to know about leasing mineral rights in Texas. This information also applies to leasing mineral rights in any state. Before you lease mineral rights there are some important things to understand. After reading this article you will understand: What a mineral lease is Important lease terms How to lease your mineral rights What is a fair offer to lease mineral rights How to negotiate a mineral rights lease How a mineral right lease effects mineral rights value Do not accept a lease agreement until you[...]
