Buying An Abandoned Train Car For $3K — And Turning It Into A $90K/Year Airbnb

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Isaac French, 27, and his family bought and transformed a $3,000 abandoned train car into an Airbnb in Deary, Idaho. After investing around $150,000 in renovations with his family, the 100-year-old train car now offers guests a unique stay for $325 to $350 a night. Take a look inside.

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Produced, Shot and Edited by: Mickey Todiwala
Managing Producer: Beatriz Bajuelos
Reporter: Celia Fernandez
Animators: Elham Ataeiazar, Uma Sharma
Additional Footage: Isaac French

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We Bought An Abandoned Train Car For $3,000 – And Spent $150K Renovating It