Isaac French (left) helped his father restore a 1900s traincar (right) in Idaho.
Courtesy of Isaac French
- Isaac French and his family transformed a 1900s train car into a profitable, unique Airbnb.
- The train car, found in Deary, Idaho, was purchased for $3,000 and cost $148,000 to restore.
- Their Airbnb hit 90% occupancy in its first year. It paid for itself within 18 months.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Isaac French, a 27-year-old who...