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License or Land Deals: Where Should a Texas Investor Focus?

February 17, 2026 by chorton Leave a Comment

A practical Texas-focused article from Preferred Properties of Texas on the pros and cons of getting a real estate license for land and ranch investing.

Will a Real Estate License Help You as a Land Investor? A clear-eyed guide to deciding whether a real estate license helps or hurts your land investing goals. One of the most common questions new land investors ask is whether a real estate license is necessary to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Comanche Real Estate, Investing, Land Owner, Moving to Bluff Dale, Moving to Erath County, Moving to Granbury, Moving to Hico, Real Estate, Real Estate Advice, Real Estate Q & A, REAL ESTATE TOLAR, Stephenville Real Estate, texas real estate Tagged With: buying land in Texas, Cross Timbers real estate, do you need a real estate license, investment property Texas, land investing strategies, land investor tips, Preferred Properties of Texas, ranch investing, real estate investing Texas, real estate license pros and cons, rural land investing, rural property investment, Stephenville Texas real estate, Texas land buyers, Texas land investing

Do I need Two Deeds, for Surface & for Mineral Rights?

July 21, 2025 by chorton Leave a Comment

do you need two deeds, one for surface rights and one for mineral right? At Preferred Properties of Texas, we can help you navigate through these crucial questions when buying and selling your properties. —serving Stephenville and the broader Cross Timbers region for over 30 years—we specialize in land, ranches, farms, residential and commercial listings, and rental property management. Contact us at 254‑965‑7775 to discover how our expertise can support your next property transaction.

Should Every Land Transaction in Texas Require Two Deeds—One for Surface Rights and One for Mineral Rights?     Understanding Surface vs. Mineral Rights in Texas Under Texas law, land ownership typically includes two separate estates: Surface estate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Deeds, Mineral Rights, Real Estate Advice, Surface Rights Tagged With: buying land in Texas, Cross Timbers geology, Cross Timbers land ownership, farm and ranch land Texas, land transaction best practices, mineral deed Texas, mineral rights due diligence, mineral rights law Texas, mineral rights Stephenville, oil and gas rights Texas, preferred properties Stephenville, selling land in Texas, severed mineral rights Texas, Stephenville real estate, surface estate vs mineral estate, surface use agreement Texas, Texas land legal tips, Texas land title search, Texas mineral rights, Texas surface rights

The Ins and Outs of Water Rights in Texas

July 13, 2021 by chorton Leave a Comment

An in-depth guide explaining Texas water rights, including surface water, groundwater, the rule of capture, permitting through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and what land buyers should know before purchasing property in Texas.

What Texas landowners and buyers need to know about surface water, groundwater, permits, and the legal rules that shape property ownership. Updated January 2026. The Ins and Outs of Water Rights in Texas Water is one of Texas’s most valuable resources. It supports … [Read more...]

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