Other times it's "it wasn't an IPO, it was actually..." and it's something else quite similar, like a settled law suit with a big name tech company. 

So now I am looking into buying multi family because I feel I have more control over its value.As you read more about what's available you will hone in on what best suits you and then you can have laser focus on that strategy.Hope this gave you some food for thought, I look forward to seeing you around the forums. 

I was seeking some advice because my life is about to change after this law suit that I'm going through and I want use that money to buy myself a house.

You should also ask about setting up the business entity that suits your goals for liability and tax purposes. 

We are looking for brokers that have good connections with retail businesses so that we can build to suit buildings for them.

But I cut my teeth working in high stakes litigation suing major law firms for refusing to cover claims for their clients - the last thing an investor wants to deal with in the event of a law suit is to have their only line of defense walk away from them.

I have a basement suite in my house and thinking about the next step. 

@Cami Paul it can take some time but keep networking, facebook, instagram and it will pay off. 

Personally, I think an asset protection lawyer is better suited to advise you guys.

What a lot of people end up doing is purchasing SFH and renting them out that way, either with a basement/in-law suite or some other arrangement.