Most of the population is relying on card or electronic payment options.

From my experience, cities like Greenville, Columbia, Augusta, Huntsville, Chattanooga, and Jacksonville offer strong house-hacking opportunities with growing job markets, solid rental demand, and affordable multi-family options.

We are a family of 4 and options like co-living is not viable.

When I was younger I sold a condo with a lease option, but didn’t do it correctly; I had to evict and foreclose.  

You can try to attend virtual events, many real estate meetups and events offer virtual options.

Hard money rates/terms so awful I don't see it as a viable option unless have some insane deal.

i did this early in my career and it was helpful.another option would be to build your own working group / beginner mastermind of people in your same position. 

.: @Sadler Surratt - just curious, why did you ask Cosmo about looking into turnkey options in Huntsville? 

Investing locally isn't an option. 

I'm not super educated on the options.