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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

So I googled the term to learn more, and it varies by state but...

Sounds like you need to

be on the property for 2-30 years
not hide that you're using it
have people think you actually own it
be hostile in the take over (permission by owner negates this and disallows adverse posession)
be using the land (living on, working on etc)
legal owner must not be using the property.
must be continuously using the property for the whole statutory period (2 to 30 years) or it resets

Edit: and in Texas the period is 10y