Summary of Reddit Comments on Side Hustles

Flipping Items for Profit

• Strategy: Hitting thrift stores, finding bargains like Vintage electronics, and selling items for a profit on eBay.
• Pros: Low investment, quick turnaround, decent weekly income ($100-$200), minimal time commitment.
• Cons: Income not consistent, limited scalability.

Gig Economy Apps

• Example: Can Monkey (gig app).
• Pros: Decent pay for simple tasks, flexible work hours.
• Cons: Limited earning potential, dependent on availability of tasks.

Creative Services

• Example: Live streaming, making money with AI-generated content, designing websites/apps, editing essays.
• Pros: Potential for high income, flexible hours, creative freedom.
• Cons: Income not guaranteed, need for unique skills/talents.

Freelancing

• Example: UserTesting, freelance writing, editing.
• Pros: Potential for high income, opportunity to work on passion projects.
• Cons: Unpredictable income, may require time investment before seeing returns.

Offline Side Hustles

• Examples: Pet sitting, power washing, yard work, delivery services, Bartending.
• Pros: Quick cash, flexible hours, physical work for some.
• Cons: Physical labor, limited scalability.

Online Side Hustles

• Examples: Affiliate marketing, Dropshipping, content creation, stock media, print on demand.
• Pros: Passive income potential, low initial investment, flexibility.
• Cons: Competitive markets, potential for policy violations.

Other Creative Ventures

• Examples: Selling products from samples, marketing strategies, subreddit management, Stock optioning.
• Pros: Diverse income sources, potential for passive income.
• Cons: Varied success rates, skills required.

Miscellaneous Side Hustles

• Examples: Bonus arbitrage, newsletter writing, meme pages, scam prevention, stock video creation, game app rewards.
• Pros: Limited effort involved, potential for consistent income.
• Cons: Some hustle may not be sustainable long-term.

User Engagement Side Hustles

• Examples: Social media management, blog monetization, postcard marketing.
• Pros: Easy to set up, potential for passive income.
• Cons: Requires consistent effort, risk of violating terms of service.

Service-Based Side Hustles

• Examples: Trash can services, grocery delivery, Content writing, video creation.
• Pros: Easy to start, diverse opportunities.
• Cons: Relies on manual labor or creative skills.

Creative and Artistic Side Hustles

• Examples: Creative marketing, Art commissions, niche content creation.
• Pros: Unique income streams, creative outlets.
• Cons: Niche markets, potential for creative burnout.

Unique Side Hustles

• Examples: Feet pic selling, songwriting, adult Art commissions.
• Pros: Novelty factor, potential for high income.
• Cons: Limited customer base, niche markets.