E40: Meet Bryan Hancock and the Texas Freedom Fund
Summary
In this episode of Alt Investing Made Easy, hosts Sarah Florer and Roland Wiederaenders interview Brian Hancock about his Texas Freedom Fund, an oil and gas investment fund. Brian shares his background in real estate and engineering, his transition into oil and gas investing, and the unique opportunities and tax benefits associated with this asset class. The conversation delves into the structure of the Texas Freedom Fund, emphasizing its accessibility for investors and the importance of due diligence in alternative investments. Brian also discusses his personal motivations for creating the fund and the principles that guide his investment philosophy.
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Takeaways
Brian Hancock has a diverse background in engineering and real estate.
The Texas Freedom Fund aims to make oil and gas investments accessible.
Investing in oil and gas offers significant tax benefits.
The fund allows for lower minimum investments compared to traditional deals.
Due diligence is crucial in alternative investing.
The risk in oil and gas investing is often tied to oil prices.
Brian emphasizes the importance of understanding the operators behind investments.
The fund is structured to provide diversification across multiple projects.
Investors can expect returns within a few years and ongoing income thereafter.
Brian's personal motivation is to help others achieve financial freedom.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Alternative Investing and Brian Hancock
06:02 Understanding Oil and Gas Investing
11:58 The Texas Freedom Fund Overview
17:50 Investment Structure and Tax Benefits
24:10 Personal Insights and Motivation Behind Investing
Disclaimer: “This production is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment or legal advice.”
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Creators and Guests
Host
Roland Wiederaenders
Co-founder of the Alt Investing Made Easy podcast, investment advisor, and corporate securities attorney with expertise in private investment funds, corporate/securities issues, mergers and acquisitions, partnership structuring, and federal income tax matters. Roland is also a member of Grable Martin PLLC.
Host
Sarah Florer
Co-founder of the Alt Investing Made Easy podcast, investment advisor, and corporate attorney with expertise in corporate finance and securities, structuring and restructuring, and commercial matters. Sarah is also a member of Grable Martin PLLC.
Producer
Anthony Carrano
Co-founder of the Alt Investing Made Easy podcast, fractional Chief Marketing Officer, entrepreneur, and Managing Partner at Dunamis Marketing.
