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15 Side Hustles To Generate An Extra $2,000 Per Month

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 

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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.

FLIP FURNITURE OR ELECTRONICS 

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You can transform discarded furniture and electronics into cash 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.

HANDYMAN JOBS 

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You can turn your toolbox into a treasure trove by offering your handyman skills in your neighorhood or locality. Make use of TaskRabbit and other odd job apps to start off.

SUBLET A RENTAL PROPERTY NEXT TO A HOSPITAL

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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. 

DOG GROOMING 

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With as many as 65.1 million houses owning a dog. dog grooming is a lucrative business to make money. You can expect to make as much as $1000 a month. 

RENT OUT YOUR POOL

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Transform your pool into a cash cow by renting it out to eager swimmers for a splash of profit. You can start by using the Swimply app!

TEACH ONLINE

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Teaching online offers a flexible and rewarding way to earn extra income as a side hustle. You will need to have a bachelors degree or a masters degree. Companies like VIPKID pay as much as $25/hr with a flexible schedule.  You can also look into Chegg.

SELL CANDLES 

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With the holiday season approaching, selling candles can be a lucrative business. It only takes as less as $100 to start up, and make 1k-2k per month in less than a year. Just make sure you get into local stores, online, farmers markets, etc

PUT YOUR SPARE ROOM ON AIRBNB 

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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 

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Many parents choose to homeschool these days and search for tutors who can help. Encash this opportunity. If you know a specific field, can teach, are good with kids, parents will hire you in a second.

CAR DETAILING 

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With low start-up costs, car detailing is a business that can generate extra cash quickly.

DOG SITTING 

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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.

REFEREE A SPORT

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If you love sports, you can pick up jobs to referee any sport and earn enough cash over the weekend. You can make approx $400-500 a weekend.

SNOW SHOVELING 

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Like odd jobs, snow shoveling is a great job to make extra money. If you live in the right city, you can make as much as $2000-3000 a month.

DUMPSTER DIVING

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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.

You will be required to dumpster dive, collect items, and then sell it on Facebook marketplace. People throw so much, you will be surprised to find items that you wont believe.