I am sorry to hear about your really sad and shocking past I think no amount of cars or money will ease away the pain of losing your parents/family.
But yes the real estate market is a gold mine, if you bought houses in good areas in 2000-2002 and sold it now, you could actually be driving new Ferraris.
I am happy for you Alicia for making the most of your unfroutunate past, most of the people would of blown all the money on useless or self harming things like booze and alcohol.