Looking for that next great side hustle? Whether it’s the end of the month and you’re short on rent cash or you’re just looking to make a little extra spending money, sometimes all we need are easy ways to make money fast. Be smart by staying away from places that ask you to pay money to make money. Here are five great ways to make money fast that don’t require any upfront investment.
Drive for Uber or Lyft. You don’t even need a car!
Companies like Uber and Lyft offer a great opportunity to make some quick cash. You’ll need a clean driving record, a background check and the authorization to work wherever it is that you live. What most people don’t know is you don’t even need a car. Lyft offers the option to rent a car through Express Drive. If you’ve got some free time and don’t live in the middle of nowhere, becoming a Lyft driver can be a very lucrative side hustle that allows you make money fast.
Walk dogs in your neighborhood with Rover.
Of course, you could also use social media or just knock on neighbors doors to advertise your services, but if you want to find customers quickly using Rover, which has the largest network out there is key. Rover is a dog walking and pet sitting website that is always looking for qualified dog walkers in cities all over the United States. If you already have a dog you walking daily, why not take a second (or third) dog with you and get paid to walk! 30-minute walks fall in the $10-30 range. With a neighborhood route, that can add up quickly!
Rent or sell your stuff.
Most people don’t have a spare room to rent out on AirBnB, but every one has some things laying around their house that could be used to make some quick cash. From camping equipment to prom dresses, renting out or selling what you have to others willing to pay for it is a great way to generate quick cash. Use free sites like Craigslist, Facebook, Nextdoor or Loanables.
Deliver for Grubhub, Postmates, Uber Eats, Door Dash or all of them!
Even this one doesn’t require a car. In fact, in larger cities bikes are preferred. Tons of people have started working to deliver food across the nation because it’s flexible and easy way to earn money on your own schedule. Signing up is free and you can get started quick. Plus, there are no fees or time commitments, so you take home 100% of what you earn every time you complete a delivery.
Pickup Tasks Helping Local People.
You choose the jobs, you choose the rates and you control your schedule. Companies like TaskRabbit let you tap into an existing marketplace of people looking for help locally with chores. The tasks aren’t always small; some are bigger tasks, such as home renovations. You could also find opportunities for small jobs on Craigslist or Nextdoor. Regardless, of where you find the work, picking up some odd jobs is always a quick way to earn extra cash.
No matter how you go about doing it, the opportunity to take control of your financial situation are out there. Why wait? Pick one today and in a couple of weeks you could have some extra cash!
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