Adventurer who blew life savings on California mountain ghost town reveals how his gamble has gone

Brent Underwood purchased the ghost town of Cerro Gordo in Inyo County for $1.4 million in 2018. He utilized his life savings and a high-interest loan to fund the acquisition.
Brent Underwood bought the town of Cerro Gordo, located in Inyo County, for $1.4 million in 2018, using his “life savings” and a high-interest loan to purchase it.
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