One big problem, contractors tell you what you want to hear. Of Coarse this leads you to spend more and more cash. Oil wells are a tough go in the million dollar price range and it's difficult for to make many calls when you don't have a substantial cash reserve.

A successful business model requires capital reserve for such cases....

Even companies like HUSA are subject to catastrophic failure...

20 bucks to 20 cents.....

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