When you sell your house, you typically get your money either on the same day as the closing or the next business day. This happens once the buyer has provided their funds and all paperwork is signed, finalizing the transaction. The funds can be given via a check or wire transfer from the title company.

In real estate, an encroachment is when another property owner puts up a structure that intrudes on (or over) your land. For example, your neighbor builds a shed partially over your property line. It could also happen if a neighbor expands their house so that a porch ends up on your property. This is a structural encroachment. The same is true if you build an extension to your house that expands your space onto your neighbor's land.

Rental properties offer investors an attractive way to diversify beyond traditional assets like stocks and bonds while providing access to a passive income stream. A well-located property in a growing market can generate steady cash flow and appreciate in value over time. Add debt to the mix and the returns to an investor’s equity get even more attractive through the power of leverage.