Show Notes: https://retipster.com/227-vernon-henry/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=_HRixSMdQkQ In this episode of the REtipster Podcast, I’m joined once again by Vernon Henry, a land investor and former professional landman with over 20 years of experience in mineral rights. If you’ve ever bought or sold land and wondered, Do I own the mineral rights, or could an energy company drill on my property? This episode is for you. Vernon breaks down the complex world of mineral rights into simple, actionable knowledge. We cover: - What mineral rights actually are - How they’re severed from surface rights - Vertical and horizontal severance - How to determine if you own the minerals - How oil companies pool units - Why landowners receive royalties - How to value mineral rights - Where to sell or buy mineral rights - What to do if your property sits above valuable resources This is a must-listen for anyone in land investing, real estate, or mineral acquisition. 🔗 Full show notes and bonus resources: https://retipster.com/227-vernon-henry/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=_HRixSMdQkQ 0:00 - Introduction & Vernon's background 4:06 - What are mineral rights? 7:46 - How mineral rights are split 10:04 - What royalties and executive rights mean 13:56 - Fractional and undivided ownership 18:27 - Title searches for minerals 24:43 - Pooling and unitization explained 28:34 - How mineral owners are paid 31:13 - Valuing mineral rights 38:06 - How deep is “too deep”? 42:00 - Fracking vs. horizontal drilling 44:50 - Mineral vs surface ownership rights 51:45 - Areas where mineral rights matter 55:12 - Marketplaces to buy/sell mineral rights 58:17 - How to search the mineral title 1:03:05 - Landman resources and how to hire one 1:08:42 - Can you 1031 exchange mineral rights? 1:10:28 - Final insights and resources *🙋🏻‍♂️ Get the REtipster Newsletter (It's FREE)!* https://welcome.retipster.com/newsletter/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=_HRixSMdQkQ *🚀 Land Investor’s Action Plan (Free 5-Day Course!)* https://welcome.retipster.com/5-day-email-course/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=_HRixSMdQkQ *⚠️ Land Buyer’s Survival Guide (Free 5-Day Course!)* https://welcome.retipster.com/survival-guide/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=_HRixSMdQkQ *👉 10X Your Income from Land Investing* https://welcome.retipster.com/webinar-invite/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=_HRixSMdQkQ *😀 Join the REtipster Forum!* https://forum.retipster.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=_HRixSMdQkQ *🛠️ All My Favorite Tools and Resources 🛠️* https://retipster.com/resources/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=_HRixSMdQkQ #mineralrights #landinvesting #realestate #realestatestrategy #landflipping #mineralownership #selfstorageinvesting #landdevelopment #cashflowfromland #retipster #sethwilliams #realestateportfolio #landinvestor #landbuyingtips #landman #energyinvesting #realestatetips