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Oil & Gas vs Real Estate: Eckard Enterprises’ Secret to 35%+ Returns

Aug 8, 2025
Troy Eckard, Chairman of Eckard Enterprises, shares his four decades of oil and gas expertise. He reveals how oil and gas investments can yield superior tax benefits compared to real estate, offering 100% first-year deductions. Troy discusses various investment options, highlighting the rarity of dry holes today and the potential for converting a $100K investment into long-term cash flow. Learn about the ideal investor profile for this sector, and how commodity prices influence returns, all while appreciating the parallels between oil, gas, and real estate.
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INSIGHT

Oil & Gas Are IRS‑Recognized Real Estate

  • The IRS treats most oil and gas as real estate and allows similar tax rules.
  • Troy Eckard says this enables 1031 exchanges and self‑directed IRAs for energy assets.
ADVICE

Avoid Predatory Oil & Gas Sponsors

  • Troy Eckard warns most small oil capital raisers are dishonest and prey on uninformed investors.
  • Do rigorous due diligence and prioritize transparent sponsors before investing.
INSIGHT

Working Interest Unlocks Big Deductions

  • Working interest lets accredited investors deduct drilling costs as intangible write‑offs, often front‑loaded.
  • Troy Eckard explains investors can often take those deductions immediately rather than amortize them.
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