My family and I really want to keep our house and are trying to explore options to do so.

Start by exploring every deal you can find and find mentors and professionals who will coach you.

If so, maybe taking on debt with rental property is something that is worth her exploring. 

I want to enter them all but wasn't sure of the best method.  

To analyze the park we used a method provided by @Bruce May in a thread we found here. 

My strategy will be to use the BRRRR method (unique, I know) to invest in SFR and MFR (when available) for positive cash flow and to use a full-service team (agent, contractor, PM).

If you are doing the BRRRR method, is it recommended to purchase the property initially with a conventional mortgage or to borrow from a hard money lender?

If you have a good credit history, you could try to explore financing options towards the purchase of a new income property.

Suggest you explore some other companies and ask what their minimum investment is. 

If there truly is nothing within a 2 Hour Drive of where you live, you could explore one of the markets where people are already enjoying success.The coastal markets tend to be better for appreciation, the Central markets better for cash flow.