Rent's have dropped in this area and may continue to drop a bit more( lots of new inventory coming online this year).

One of my mentors put me in connection with a colleague of his who is selling a quarter of his portfolio due to retirement.

However, I don't have enough money for the land, and getting financing for land is much harder than for a house.I have an inside connection to the owner, who is open to selling a 1-bedroom wood frame house on the lot next to the land for $60,000.

Let's connect. 

I do specialize in all of middle TN so let me know if you would like to connect and we could get a little more in depth. 

As an investor and agent here, let me know if you have any questions or want to connect

Does anyone have any advice, connections or suggestions?

Definitely worth connecting for a pre qual call as well if you haven't already done so. 

Additionally, we are open to exploring opportunities in other areas as well.We are particularly interested in:- Learning how to analyze these properties for cash flow potential- Understanding the local market dynamics and trends- Networking with experienced investors who can offer advice and mentorshipWe believe that with the right guidance and connections, we can make informed decisions that will set us on the path to financial independence.

I just looked online and they have plenty at Lowes.