You have much of the groundwork in place, now you need more quality hours and ratings. Get that degree since you're almost done. For many $$ can be an issue with training. You need to get far enough to where you accumulate more hours while getting paid something.

The 141 schools will have more of the 'fast track' through the process, compared to the freelancing CFI at the local airport.

A little faith comes in handy too, no guaranteed job at the other end. If all the rest is in place, then a good dose of motivation, it's very doable. One has to be ready to do what has to be done(moving as needed) to get to the finish(start) line.

I have a relative in a 141 school(Purdue). All the best to you. The old adage of 'making it happen' as opposed to 'waiting for it to happen' is another key factor.