Not every way to make extra money is a business plan. Some of them sound almost silly, until you see people doing them every weekend. Here are 10 real, slightly ridiculous ways people across the country bring in extra cash.
1. Getting paid to wait in line
People hire line-sitters for product launches, DMV visits, restaurant openings, and popular brunch spots. Apps like TaskRabbit list these gigs, which usually pay $15 to $30 an hour.
2. Renting out your driveway
Live near a stadium, an airport, or a downtown area? Parking apps let you rent an empty driveway by the hour or the month.
3. Selling your “junk” drawer
Old phones, cables, video games, and even broken electronics sell for parts. A single cleanout can be worth a surprising amount.
4. Pet sitting and dog walking
Rover and Wag connect you with neighbors who will pay you to hang out with their dog. Many sitters earn several hundred dollars a month.
5. Answering surveys and testing websites
Usability testing sites pay $10 or more for a 20-minute recorded session of you using a website and saying what you think.
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6. Renting out your stuff
Tools, camping gear, cameras, and even party supplies can be rented to neighbors through peer-to-peer rental apps.
7. Being a mystery shopper
Legitimate mystery shopping companies pay you, or reimburse your purchase, to visit stores and report on the experience. Never pay to join one.
8. Assembling furniture
If you can follow flat-pack instructions, people will pay you to do it for them. It is one of the most requested gig tasks there is.
9. Flipping curb finds
Free furniture on the curb or in “free” listings can be cleaned up and resold. Solid wood dressers are a favorite.
10. Getting paid for your opinion on products
Focus groups, both online and in person, pay anywhere from $50 to $150 an hour for your feedback on new products.
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Earnings vary by location, demand and effort. Always check that a gig platform is legitimate before sharing personal information.
