5 Income earning side hustles you can do from home

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You’ve probably seen those lists, you know what I’m talking about… They tell you how easy it is to make money from your couch, you hardly have to lift a finger!

And then they proceed to tell you to take online surveys for money, but those surveys only earn you a few cents per survey and most of the time they take at least 15 minutes to finish!

I’ve tried them, and while it’s something to pass the time while you have a few boring minutes to spare, it’s not really an efficient or ideal way of earning extra cash is it? 

So you’re looking for something else, just a bit of something extra to help pay the bills, money to put towards debt, or maybe just some extra spending cash.  I’m going to tell you a few side-hustles that will help you make real money.

But if we’re gonna talk real money, let’s be real.  It takes some work.

Almost everybody’s goal is earning passive income of course, make money while you sleep, right?  It takes some time to get to that point, and some of these can eventually make you money while you sleep, but we’ll get to that.

Earning money in the beginning requires time, patience, determination, and investment.  If you’re not willing to invest in your future with your time and/or your money, then these will likely not work for you.

But for everyone who’s willing to buckle up and get at it?  Let’s get started!

Start a Blog

This one has the potential to earn you passive income, but it takes work to get to that point.  If you’re the creative type and enjoy writing, this one might be for you. 

You’ll want to find a subject that has a pretty high volume of people interested, and something that can potentially make you money.

There are a few ways to make money with a blog; offering courses, affiliate links, or even selling your own products.

If blogging is something you’re interested in, I highly suggest checking out some of Jon Morrow’s work on SmartBlogger, he has an excellent guide on everything you need to do to start your blog.

If you've already started your blog and are now looking into how to get started on affiliate links, we recommend starting with Shareasale.com (affiliate link).  They make it easy to search for and find businesses or products to pair with your blog.

Flipping Items on eBay or Amazon

This one requires some physical work, and an immediate investment of money since you have to buy your product, but can be quite lucrative if you have an eye for desirable items.  I know people who have made over $10,000 in a little over a month doing this, it really works.

But it requires time, and lots of it.

You’ll need to go around to all your local second-hand stores, pawn shops, garage sales, anywhere you might be able to find a product being sold for less than its value.

You can also look for items on eBay or other online second-hand retailers and do it from the comfort of your home. 

Once you’ve got some inventory, be sure to take nice photos of your stock, perhaps invest in a camera and a lightbox for a neutral background.  As they say, a picture’s worth a thousand words right?

Sell Your Designs

Another option for an online side gig if you’re a creative type is to sell your designs on sites like Zazzle or TeePublic, they have lots of options for products people can choose from, they’ll print it and ship it out to the customer. 

 All you have to do is upload your design!  This can be a good way to make some casual money on the side as there may not be a demand for your design, but you could get a few sales here and there, and money is money!

YouTube Videos

If you have something you’re passionate about, try making Youtube videos! 

YouTube is a great way to monetize and eventually earn a more passive income on the side, though it does require quite a bit of work up front.

If your videos generate enough views, you can earn quite a bit from Google’s ads on your videos.  It’s definitely worth looking into if you’re a content creator or want to be one.

Coin Collecting / Buying and Selling Coins

This is a great option for people who aren’t trying to spend a ton of time creating content and products to sell to build wealth.  All this requires is purchasing coins at low prices and selling at higher prices.  Now you may or may not know this, but many coins appreciate in value over time as they become less available and more desirable. 

It is always possible to find coins in pocket change as well, some old coins are worth big money and could be a good way to make money from home.

Now obviously it’s not quite as simple as that, it does take time to research what’s popular with coin collectors, what’s selling like hotcakes, and making sure you’re purchasing your coins from a reputable dealer.

But this can be incredibly lucrative if you put in the time to learn about the hobby and the coins you’re selling. I mean, it’s not called the Hobby of Kings for nothing!

If you’re interested in getting started, Coinsforsale.com is a great spot to start buying and selling coins, their marketplace is only for coins.  eBay can work as well, but as they’re not dedicated to only coins, it can be difficult getting your product to move.

Another option is heading out to local coin shows and purchasing from dealers, and reselling online.  This is a field that has a lot of opportunity for growth as well.

Final Thoughts

Have you tried any of these side-hustles? How did they work out for you? Any advice to the newcomers?  We would love to hear your feedback, let us know in the comments below!