I didn't have much imagination for it. 5 years ago I started looking at buying a larger home I could house hack because it allowed me to get a larger property than I could afford.

For sure get an investment property first which is affordable (out of state), then later, buying your primary home will be even easier with lenders.

There are quite a few solutions out there so that even the most tech challenged person can pay electronically.

If not, are there any other solutions you’d recommend?

Here are a few things that I like about the neighborhoods in Indy compared to other states: high rent-to-home-value ratio, consistent and gradual city development, relatively low property tax and insurance cost, affordable renovation service cost.From my experience, it's possible to find deals that meet 1% rule if you invest in *turn-key* duplex or SFH here, but they are harder to find, and could potentially slow down you from scaling up.

Just get into the market (IF you can afford it). 

It is likely your best solution will be a foreclosure or deed in lieu.

What does it tell you when a city can't afford to put a few structures with colorful lights for the holidays?    

He's one of the most efficient, effective & solution-oriented experts I've ever worked with.

@Jerell Edmonds If you don’t want to front the cost to add the extra meters then one solution that worked for my father was to divide the billed amount by one extra part each month and you pay for the extra part.