There are many ways to grow your wealth and real estate is one of our favorites, but you can invest not only in what’s built on the land but also in what is under the land. In this episode, we dive deep into the space of investing in mineral rights. Jim Pfeifer is joined by Troy Eckard, the CEO of Eckard Enterprises, LLC—a family-owned and operated alternative investment firm specializing in the U.S. oil and gas industry. Troy helps us understand what mineral rights are, the differences between land rights, mineral rights, and air rights, and how to maximize the opportunities in space. Troy also discusses the operators in this asset class, strategies, and what to look out for when evaluating a mineral rights investment. Is investing in mineral rights for the long term? What are its implications to the ESG—environmental, social, and governmental? How do you vet the operators and avoid Ponzi schemes? Listen in as Jim and Troy answer these questions and more in this conversation!