Steve Blackwell: The Ultimate Guide to Oil and Gas Investing in 2025

Today, I welcome Steve Blackwell to The Gould Mine.Steve is the founder and CEO of Invito Energy Partners, a private equity firm focused on direct investments in U.S. oil and gas. With decades of experience in the energy sector, Steve brings a no-nonsense, cash-flow-first approach to alternative investments - especially for investors looking beyond real estate and traditional markets.In this episode, Steve and I dig into:- Why oil and gas is one of the most tax-advantaged asset classes in the U.S.- How direct ownership in energy projects differs from public equities or mineral rights- What most investors don’t understand about drilling risk, decline curves, and JV structures- Why family offices are taking a second look at energy deals in today’s inflationary environmentWhether you’re a seasoned LP or just starting to explore the energy sector, Steve delivers a masterclass in how to underwrite deals, structure tax-efficient investments, and navigate the complexities of the oil and gas world.Welcome, Steve, to The Gould Mine.Follow Steve:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4ntQsMTInvito Website: https://bit.ly/4n8Q6uCFollow Me:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3L2sTc7Instagram: https://bit.ly/3soYxtWLooking to build lasting wealth through alternative investments? You’re in the right place.If you’re new here, my name is Danny Gould. I’m the founder and CEO of Gould Capital, a private equity firm specializing in exclusive commercial real estate and other alternative investments. We connect investors with elite opportunities - investments that aren’t public, aren’t cookie-cutter, and most importantly, aren’t what your financial advisor is pitching.Here’s how I got here…1) Started as a pre-med student at Stanford University, but a lifelong dream of building the biggest hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip ignited my passion for real estate.2) Transitioned to residential real estate, driving over a quarter billion dollars in sales, and became an industry leader in one of the most competitive markets in the world.3) Decided to finally pursue my Hotel dreams and founded GMS Ventures alongside two experienced Hoteliers, with a total Hotel Portfolio Size of over $300M4) Leveraged my expertise and relationships to build Gould Capital - which empowers investors to access transformative commercial real estate deals and alternative investments.FULL DISCLOSUREI create content to connect with ambitious investors - people who want to take control of their financial futures. If that’s you, let’s build something extraordinary together - I invite you to take the first step by connecting with me via a 20 minute Zoom Call.  Here’s my calendar: https://bit.ly/3rVfqwn