12. Apartment-prepping
Every time someone moves out of a residence, the place needs work, such as it’s filling nail holes, repainting or a lot of cleaning. Landlords often offer this work to whoever is available, whether they have the skills or not. If you have handy skills, you can make a decent income providing this service to landlords and new residents.
How to start this business idea
When starting out focus on smaller to mid-sized apartments buildings that have work that needs done. You can send out targeted emails and make phone calls to landlords, new residents, or even real estate agents. You will typically find new clients by word of mouth, so take every job not matter how small.
How to keep this business idea successful
Your clients will be paying you more for your experience and high-quality work, which means you’ll need to consistently deliver on this. If you do a good job for landlords, they will stick with you, offering repeat business and referrals.