In Florida, a single father named Dennis Nash struggles to keep his home amidst the economic fallout of the 2008 financial crisis. Despite his best efforts, he and his family are evicted by ruthless real estate broker Rick Carver. Desperate for work to reclaim his house, Dennis reluctantly takes a job with Carver, who is notorious for exploiting the housing market collapse to amass wealth.

Under Carver's guidance, Dennis learns the cruel methods of foreclosure and eviction, which include breaking the law and manipulating the system. As Dennis becomes more entangled in Carver's world, he finds himself grappling with moral dilemmas and the impact his actions have on other families in similar predicaments. The tension between his initial principles and the lure of financial stability builds up, pushing him toward a crucial decision about who he wants to be and how far he's willing to go for a better life.