That’s when Maya remembered something her grandmother used to say:

Sometimes you have to risk everything to save everything.

And that’s exactly what she was about to do.

One sleepless night, as Maya scrolled through unaffordable rental listings on her phone, an ad caught her attention. The county was holding an auction for tax‑delinquent properties. She’d never considered buying a house—not with her credit score and financial situation—but curiosity made her tap the link.

Most properties started at tens of thousands of dollars, way beyond her reach.

But then she saw it.

An old farmhouse on three acres of land with a starting bid of just $750.

The listing was brief:

Abandoned farmhouse, approximately 1,800 square feet. Significant structural issues. Sold as‑is. No utilities connected. Property vacant for 15+ years.