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Some side hustles don't even require you to leave the house. Or if it does, it might just be a short walk around the block with a furry friend. Working from home requires a little creativity and a stick-to-it spirit. You may also check, how to make money from online work.
Here are some excellent ideas for work-from-home gigs:
Sell unused gift cards
Make extra money by selling unused gift cards on a site like CardCash or GiftCash. These websites say they will pay you up to 92% of the card’s value. On CardCash, you can also trade in your card for one you’ll use. Read more about what to do with unwanted gift cards.
- Total time: Depends on the popularity of the gift card.
- Setup: Easy.
- How easy to start: The more gift cards you have to sell, the better.
- Age threshold: Old enough to have a credit card.
- Payment speed: Varies by sale method.
List your spare bedroom on Airbnb
Renting out your home or spare bedroom on vacation rental sites is another way to make extra money. Be prepared to spend some money to clean and keep up the property, replace home goods and pay toward service fees. And scrutinize your rental agreement before you get started.
- Total time: Demand drives success, and that depends on your location.
- Setup: A listing can be created and live in hours.
- How easy to start: If you have a place to rent, it's a simple process.
- Age threshold: 18+.
- Payment speed: About one day.
Become a dog walker or dog sitter
Love dogs? Make money by becoming a dog walker. Apps like Wag and Rover offer on-demand dog walking, so you can pick up walks when your schedule allows. If you have space (and your landlord’s permission, if you rent), you could offer overnight dog boarding. Read the fine print if you sign up for these services
- Total time: Building a client base may take some time.
- Setup: Takes about a week or so.
- How easy to start: Love pets? You're good to go.
- Age threshold: 18+.
- Payment speed: Two days to a week.