Work from Home jobs.

[redneckemt]

My background. I m away from home exactly 1/3 of the time. Every third day I m on shift 24hrs. So I have lots of free time. I m looking for a side gig side business anything to make some extra cash. Wifey needs to stay at home to care for our 4 year old. So she can help me a lot.

Anybody got any experience with selling g real estate on the side (avg house prices around here $125k)
We ve got tons of grass cutting companies around (most owned by my coworkers)
Carry Permit instructors are a dime a dozen.

Can I make money as an NRA instructor? Mystery Shopper? Anybody have any great little side hustle ideas?

My background. A.A.S. Criminal Justice, Eagle Scout. EMT.

 

[Farmer17]

Construction is red hot around here, you might buy a pressure washer, do some parking lot striping, or maybe take a class and learn how to stain concrete.

 

[Kanewpadle]

I do know that to be successful in real estate, you have to devote a huge amount of time to it and be available most of the time. Which includes answering your phone when you're at your primary job.

 

[skrazo]

I once locked the ignition keys in another persons pickup(I had borrowed). The guy who came to open it was a fireman. Worked the mobile locksmith job on off days. I know it's not a "stay at home" job, but might be worth looking into. He said he was 'partners' with a couple of other fellas.

 

[gregintenn]

I can work all I want making custom leather holsters and belts.

In my opinion, you are looking at the problem backwards. I believe that instead of looking for a way to make extra money, you should find something you enjoy doing and find a way for it to create an income.

 

[redneckemt]

I enjoy my job... it just doesn't pay much cash. I could go a lot of places for more pay. But less time off, no retirement matching. And my insurance is the best around. Plus I m wanting something to help my wife leave her full time job and stay at home.

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[kamloops67]

become an exotic dancer? do bachelorette parties, etc?

 

[the ringo kid]

My background. I m away from home exactly 1/3 of the time. Every third day I m on shift 24hrs. So I have lots of free time. I m looking for a side gig side business anything to make some extra cash. Wifey needs to stay at home to care for our 4 year old. So she can help me a lot.

Anybody got any experience with selling g real estate on the side (avg house prices around here $125k)
We ve got tons of grass cutting companies around (most owned by my coworkers)
Carry Permit instructors are a dime a dozen.

Can I make money as an NRA instructor? Mystery Shopper? Anybody have any great little side hustle ideas?

My background. A.A.S. Criminal Justice, Eagle Scout. EMT.

My Mother, oldest brother and another brother, were/are real estate agents.None made a whole hell of a lot of money in it due to locatuion and when you sell a home? you get one half oe one percent as your take. If my math aint too atrocious? that is $500 commission for a $100,000 dollar home. At least-thats what the rte is here. You sell as $20,000 home--you make not enough to crow about. If I were you? you can become a real estate inspector--and as of about 20 yearsago--they made at least $100 per inspection.You can do several a day and make several hundred dollars anddont have to break a sweat either.

Mystery Shoppers: I knew a lady locally who did them and seemed to make enough to mak it worth her while. I dont know much else about it but--do the Mystery Eaters--thats much better and you get paid to eat free restaurant food of your choosing. ) The Mystery Shoppers im told, have to go purchase items from whatever store they are sent to-and reimbursed for the items which you keep. Im not sure how that works out? butid rathe eat than shop. )

 

[arjay]

Most realtors make very little money.The commission is split between the listing and selling agency and then split again between the agent and his employer.

 

[sipowicz]

I make 4 bucks an hour in my spare time flirting with women in nursing homes via skype. I can recommend you to my boss but I first need to talk to you on the phone. No stutters or lisps is about the only stipulation. T-shirt is optional.

 

[vigil617]

Take it from someone who knows (and a fellow Eagle): stay away from real estate as a second job in the situation you are describing. There is a surprising amount of overhead, and if the average sale price in your area is $120,000, you are not likely to make even spending money -- in fact, you might end up in the hole.

They don't call 'em "brokers" for nothing -- you're "broker" than when you got into the business.

On the other hand, some businesses associated with real estate can put some bucks in your pocket. Learn how to measure houses for agents, most of whom hate to do that. Charge a small fee, and if you're computer-savvy, up-sell your services by providing a basic floor plan with room dimensions, etc. that the agent can include in the listing. Or, if you're handy with repairs, be the go-to guy for a couple of the busiest agents in town, for whom getting repairs done after property inspections is critical to getting deals closed.

The locksmith idea sounds good too, and with your qualifications, you should be able to get bonded without any difficulty.

Wishing you well.

 

[vigil617]

I make 4 bucks an hour in my spare time flirting with women in nursing homes via skype. I can recommend you to my boss but I first need to talk to you on the phone. No stutters or lisps is about the only stipulation. T-shirt is optional.

You mutht not be very good at it, Thip. I make $8 an hour and keep my t-shirt on the whole time. Thkype is great!

 

[Old 44 Guy]

Darn it; Sip described the job iIalways wanted.

 

[olcop]

Depends somewhat on the size of the city you are in, but I know a lot of firemen who work shifts similar to yours that hire out to people servicing the real estate/homeowner customer. I've know guys who installed appliances, vinyl flooring, carpet, did minor electrical, and plumbing, installed fixtures etc, installed counter tops and cabinets. And, believe it or not, the R.E. industry uses a lot of handy man types to do general clean up, paint and repair after tenants move and other types of general maintenance of properties.
But, let me make this point, you need a partner who is on a different shift than you, to give 7 day and sometimes 24 hour a day coverage,
because you frequently get involved in handling emergencies associated with housing, plumbing leaks, toilets overflowing etc.
On your common days off, you can both work on the same job, but at least one of you is on call at all times.
Talk to the property managers at several R.E. company's, they are the source of most of your business, but frequently, the agents call you for things too.
If you want to work your way into it, find out from the property managers who their contractors are, and see if they are in need of help.
But, I noticed that you are also an EMT, I know at least one EMT who holds down two full time jobs as an EMT---he told me he can usually get enough sleep on the night shift between calls to keep him going OK.
Also, every hospital seems to need trained personnel, and most will let you work whenever you are available.
Good Luck with your search, I applaud you for using your off time from your regular job to earn more money.
olcop

 

[quneur]

If your coworkers own grass cutting companies, why not open a lawnmower repair shop? You can also become a mower dealer. A friend who was a former landscaper did that and got pretty busy. When he had time, he would find mowers people did not want and fix to resale. Or become a straight dealer in lawncare supplies. You already have a customer base.

Other options is to detail ambulances. Cleaning the exterior/interior and making sure it has adequate supplies and in the proper place. You already have the experience.

As to real estate, banks need photographers/checkers for their properties. They need to know the properties they own are not occupied by squatters or worse meth labs.

 

[finesse_r]

Most realtors make very little money.The commission is split between the listing and selling agency and then split again between the agent and his employer.

The old saying in real estate (no not location, location, location) was that 20 percent of the realtors make 80 percent of the money and the other 80 percent of the realtors make 20 percent of the money. If you are good at it you can make big bucks, but most people make starvation wages selling real estate.

 

[shipwreck2]

what do you think about insurance?

 

[snubbyfan]

I can work all I want making custom leather holsters and belts.

In my opinion, you are looking at the problem backwards. I believe that instead of looking for a way to make extra money, you should find something you enjoy doing and find a way for it to create an income.

I did that with woodworking and now with custom leatherwork.

 

[shouldazagged]

what do you think about insurance?

Murderous business. A vast majority of people who attempted it when I gave it a try failed as I did. I doubt the success rate is much higher now.

 

[2hawk]

Find a need and fill it. And stick with something you know.
From your brief resume, maybe finding a gig as an instructor doing first aid training might be an option.
But be advised, opportunity rarely knocks on your door, despite the old saying. Most of the time you have to create it yourself. Good Luck!