They boast a robust portfolio management suite with some fancy bells and whistles, but they're using independent third party contractors to scale on the ground.

Which as newbie to real estate investing and to Bigger Pockets just referred to them as In-Law suites.

@Femi Ibrahim   There were so many deficiencies with your transaction, that a good lawyer may be able to find legal merit and file suit. 

More specifics - the main issue is failure to include the lien holder in the foreclosure suit (the State of Maryland was named, but not the MD Dept of Health). 

The unfortunate reality is that the national average is around 28k for hairstylists.I own my own salon suite, and believe it or not it's the most money I've ever made in my career so going back to a traditional salon is not an option I plan to pursue.I was planning to so a small multifamily (duplex or triplex), live in one side and rent the other out (my boyfriend would also be paying me rent as well).There is no shame in what you earn!

I've actually talked with multiple STR owners in Hocking Hills, OH (very similar market to Red River Gorge) and they are able to get 90% occupancy on some of their properties with the majority funneling in through their Instagram profile.Another place to look for STRs could be Dahlonega, GA.

That will help narrow down the questions - if an investment you'll focus on the high tourist area with major airports flying in/out, good local transportation system, less than an hour drive from the airport, a low crime rate etc.If personal then you'll look for an environment that suits your taste (tropical, party central, secluded, dive-friendly, luxury, affordable etc).Almost every island I've visited has realtors from America who decided to setup shop there and help out-of-state investors purchase property.

I am looking for a duplex or maybe even a single-family home with a in law suite.

Didn't Redfin bring on this suit? 

In 2022, Khafagi and several other investors filed a suit to impose involuntary bankruptcy on MBD, which was granted in July 2023.