Now is an ideal time for the first time UK real estate property investor to get their feet wet in the American real estate market. Rents are rising while property prices and interest rates are at record lows. More real estate agents today say they are seeing an an increase in first time property investor interest and activity.

These people are looking at the potential for a strong rental market to continue for years to come. This is due to the high foreclosure rate, credit issues and high unemployment pushing many one time home owners into the renter pool. Some of the top challenges faced by first time property investors are obtaining necessary financing and developing an appropriate long term business plan for managing their properties. One of the most common mistakes that new property investors make is submitting unrealistically low bids.