Selling Mineral Rights ? Yes? or No?

I am considering selling a percentage of my mineral rights for some quick cash to pay off some debts. Probably no more than 1/4 of the 1/5 that I leased for. I know that I will take a tremendous loss, but by doing this now it will free me up in some areas to really enjoy the "BIG" money when it does comes in. My biggest questions are how much is reasonable to expect from such a sale and who would be the best person or company to contact to get top dollar? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

John

Thanks,

John

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Permalink Reply by John Cash on July 16, 2008 at 13:29

What's the difference?

email me direct john@arklatexwatergardens.com

John

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