As a property owner, you’ll likely have neighbors who own property near you. And while friendly neighbors can make an area enjoyable, they can also be a source of frustration for many residential and commercial property owners. 

One common frustration between neighbors is encroachment in real estate, when someone uses or builds on someone else’s land. On its face, encroachment isn’t a particularly tough concept for smart investors to grasp, but it’s far more complex. 

Here’s what you, the savvy BiggerPockets-reading real estate investor, need to know.

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