New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- A New York couple built their own 2,500-square-foot home for around $40,000 using online tutorials and materials rescued from local dumps. After selling the property for $290,000, they made an unexpected move to Florida without having jobs or permanent accommodation lined up, according to an interview with Realtor.com.

Jessica Patrzyk, 34, and her husband left their life in rural Worth, New York, where they had operated several businesses, including a coffee shop, retail shops and a tarot reading service. The couple decided to move south to be closer to the ocean, selling both their home and businesses before setting off.

The move marked a major change for the family, who had spent years building their life in ups...