Ask HN: Tips for applying out-of-state for an Entry-Level job?

Some context: I have been applying for jobs for about two months now. I currently live in an area that is not exactly a tech hub (quite the opposite actually), so I'm forced to apply to out-of-state. You can't even find an internship here at the moment.

I recently had an interview for an Entry-level position halfway across the country. I thought it went well and I passed the rather rudimentary coding portion. That said, I wasn't given the offer. I have the feeling that part of what worked against me was the fact that I was out-of-state.

My question is, what are some strategies for applying out-of-state? I currently have family in the Baltimore area but I haven't leveraged this fact yet.

I'm currently at a loss and am getting frustrated. I have experience collaborating with projects for nonprofits with professional developers, but I have yet to find any entry-level openings at my home town.

Any help is greatly appreciated!