When faced with scenarios like this, it's tough to answer such a specific question with limited information. 

Without giving the individual's name, even though once it is filed it is public information, could you post the specifics they are alleging or the case number?

Specifically I am trying to figure out the best vehicle through which to conduct our REI.

Scaling-  your question is both country and even town specific.  

We also love podcasts so if any specific episode of the BP shows come to mind let me know! 

As others have suggested, you can actually buy property with a specific IRA account.

I started a new post asking people's thoughts about insurance costs in your local area and specifically costs to rebuild and other challenges:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/95/topics/1227051-insur...

I have had two amazing mentors in very specific niches, but they retired.

Feel free to reach out if you have any specific questions, as an investor or a lender happy to share any advice I can!

I own real estate investments and I own other asset classes like stock, crypto, etc. and there are pros and cons to all of them.I will say there is nothing wrong with selling your property and utilizing the cash elsewhere.