Dating Advice/Tips

Hey, I'm a lurker who decided to post out of sheer frustration. I live in the rural south, so dating opportunities are few and far between. The area has a thriving hookup culture, but not much in the way of dating options (people or places). I've tried using Grindr to arrange coffee dates and such, but most people are just looking for a quick fix to their immediate problem.I'm not opposed to the idea of meeting people online, but I haven't really delved into the communities that are out there. I'm hoping y'all have something/someplace to recommend.A little about me: I'm a late 20's young professional. Short, slim, and on a journey to repay all those student loans I racked up while I was trying to find myself.