Is it possible to generate an extra thousand dollars on the side while working full-time? If yes, what are some ways to go about it? Here are 15 side hustles to generate an extra $2000
BARBACK JOB ON WEEKENDS
A barback keeps the bar stocked, clean, and organized, assisting bartenders in smooth operation. On average, they make $13 an hour, but on busy nights, they can make as much as $21 an hour.
“I got a Barback job and made about $200 a night. Only work eight shifts a month, and I make $1,500,” says one.
FLIP FURNITURE OR ELECTRONICS
You can transform discarded furniture and electronics into cash gems by flipping. Sell them on eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and more. There are people like Rob and Melissa who earn over $133000 a year flipping items on eBay.
“Buy and flip furniture and or electronics (or anything you want, honestly). It won’t be easy, but if you get a good rhythm, 1000$+ is possible.” says one.
HANDYMAN JOBS
You can turn your toolbox into a treasure trove by offering your handyman skills. Make use of TaskRabbit and other odd job apps to start off.
“Handyman jobs pretty much you just need a cordless drill and a couple of tools. This month, I already made almost $2k!” says one.
SUBLET A RENTAL PROPERTY NEXT TO A HOSPITAL
You can offer a comfortable and convenient place to live near the hospital and earn a steady rental income. The rental rates are as high as $50-100 a night.
A user shares “tent a house next to a hospital, then rent all rooms on furnished finders to travel nurses. I do this to make that much.”
DOG GROOMING
With as many as 65.1 million houses owning a dog. dog grooming is a lucrative business to make money. “Learn dog grooming. I make easily 1000$ every month from that alone.” shares a user.
RENT OUT YOUR POOL
Transform your pool into a cash cow by renting it out to eager swimmers for a splash of profit. “If you have a pool, rent it out on the Swimply app!” shares a netizen.
TEACH ONLINE
Teaching online offers a flexible and rewarding way to earn extra income as a side hustle. Companies like VIPKID pay as much as $25/hr with a flexible schedule.
“Do you have an advanced degree in something? With a Master’s degree, you can teach online. I’ve taught for two schools, and it’s about 10-12 hours a week and nets about $1000 a month. There may be other opportunities if you don’t have the degree but have a skill that is needed.” shares one.
SELL CANDLES
With the holiday season approaching, selling candles can be a lucrative business.
“Selling candles. $100 to start up, and make 1k-2k per month in less than a year. Get into local stores, online, farmers markets, etc.” shares one.
PUT YOUR SPARE ROOM ON AIRBNB
While AirBnB rental owners are facing trouble, you can rent a room or your house during events, holidays, etc to make money.
TUTORING HOMESCHOOL STUDENTS
Many parents choose to homeschool these days and search for tutors who can help. Encash this opportunity.
“I always have a full schedule tutoring and mentoring homeschool students and bring in an extra $2000 a month. If you know a specific field, parents love to implement that into their curriculum and will hire you in a second.” shares one.
CAR DETAILING
With low start-up costs, car detailing is a business that can generate extra cash quickly.
“Car detailing if you like to clean.”
DOG SITTING
You can easily turn your love for furry friends into a profitable side hustle with dog sitting. Not only is it easy to start, but it also has low startup costs and a high earning potential.
“Dog sitting, averaging $2k a month for two dogs, just playing and taking them for walks.” shares one.
REFEREE A SPORT
If you love sports, you can pick up jobs to referee any sport and earn enough cash over the weekend.
“Referee a sport. In my case, I referee basketball and have made a consistent $400-600 dollars a weekend.” shares one.
SNOW SHOVELING
Like odd jobs, snow shoveling is a great job to make extra money. “Snow shoveling. You can make at least 3-5k a month, depending on your market.” says one.
DUMPSTER DIVING
Dumpster diving, the act of retrieving discarded items from trash bins, may seem unconventional, but it holds the potential to be a surprisingly lucrative source of extra cash. While not for the faint of heart, it can be a rewarding experience for those with an entrepreneurial spirit and a keen eye for value.
“I used to dumpster dive, collect items, sell on Facebook marketplace, and aluminum cans for recycling. You can easily make $200 a month with some big scores here and there. Sold a few dumpster laptops. People throw out so much.” says one.
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