Neat! You got beekeeping neighbors!
I'd certainly go ahead with your plans to get a couple of hives. If there are too many bees in the area, you'll know soon enough- you may have to feed them from time to time- you may need to anyways, depending on the season. I would not let a few hives nearby stop you from getting involved in this facinating activity, but I would mindful of the possibility of robbing, disease/pest transmission, etc. If you ask around, you'll probably find even more hives.
You should meet your neighbor. You've got something in common with them
George-
I'd certainly go ahead with your plans to get a couple of hives. If there are too many bees in the area, you'll know soon enough- you may have to feed them from time to time- you may need to anyways, depending on the season. I would not let a few hives nearby stop you from getting involved in this facinating activity, but I would mindful of the possibility of robbing, disease/pest transmission, etc. If you ask around, you'll probably find even more hives.
You should meet your neighbor. You've got something in common with them

George-