After arranging meetings with several realtors, Dean turned to the next phase of his plan—money, and lots of it.
Using his knowledge of the future, he took out loans from every bank willing to lend to him, maxed out credit cards, and even approached loan sharks for quick cash. It was risky, but he knew the one bet that could not fail—the stock market.
Dean poured every cent into companies that he knew would skyrocket in value over the next five years. Cutting-edge tech startups, medical research firms, and alternative energy companies—stocks that would make history.
And to ensure immediate liquidity, he used part of the money to play the lottery. With the winning numbers burned into his memory from his past life, he made precise bets, securing massive payouts. Overnight, he transformed from a desperate man on borrowed time to a soon-to-be multimillionaire.
With money no longer a concern, Dean focused on land. He searched for an isolated property, one with defensible terrain and fertile soil for farming. He wasn't just going to build a bunker—he was going to create a self-sustaining fortress.
He purchased vast acres of land in a secluded area, hidden from prying eyes yet accessible enough for supply runs. He hired contractors to begin fortifying the perimeter, installing high fences, underground bunkers, and solar power. At the same time, he started growing crops, ensuring that when the world fell apart, he wouldn't be fighting for scraps.