How To Make Real Estate a Side Hustle (9 Different Ways)

When you think about making money with real estate, you may be thinking of big down payments and high barrier to entry investments, such as becoming a landlord or purchasing a home to fix and flip. But there are plenty of other opportunities for people who are into real estate to make money on the side. Let’s explore a few ideas.

Start a Real Estate YouTube Channel

One way to make money with real estate is to start a YouTube channel. You could do videos on real estate tips, tricks, and advice. Or, you could do vlogs (video blogs) of your own real estate journey.

Whether you are an agent, real estate investor or just a homeowner, if you have something valuable to share with others, starting a YouTube channel is a great way to do it. Not only could you make money from ads, but you could also get paid to promote products and services related to real estate.

Start a Real Estate Blog

If you’re more into writing than video, you could start a real estate blog. Again, you could write about tips and advice, or chronicle your own experiences. You could even do both!

A blog is a great way to build an audience and establish yourself as an authority in the real estate space. And like with a YouTube channel, you could also make money through ads and affiliate marketing.

If you have the time, you could even combine a YouTube channel and a blog, and do real estate content across both platforms.

Do Real Estate Photography or Videography

If you have a knack for photography or videography, you could start doing real estate photography or videography. This is a great way to get started in the business without a huge financial investment.

You could work with real estate agents to take photos or videos of their listings. Or, you could work with home sellers directly to take photos or videos that they can use to market their homes online.

There is a lot of demand for good quality real estate photography and videography, so if you have the skills, this is a great way to make money on the side.

Wholesaling Real Estate

Wholesaling real estate is another way to make money on the side without a huge financial investment.

With wholesaling, you find deeply discounted properties and then assign your contract to another buyer for a fee. This can be a great way to make quick cash, but it does require some knowledge of the market and good negotiation skills.

If you’re interested in wholesaling, there are so many free resources you could use to learn. All you have to do is search on YouTube or Google to find them.

One good example is this channel called Flipping Mastery TV.

Renting Out a Room On Airbnb

If you have an extra room in your house or apartment, you could rent it out on Airbnb. This is a great way to make some extra cash, and it doesn’t require a lot of work.

To get started, all you need to do is create a listing on Airbnb. Then, when someone books your room, you just need to make sure they have a good stay.

Become a Real Estate Agent On The Side

This one should be one of the most obvious ones, but it’s also one of the most difficult to get started with.

Becoming a real estate agent requires you to take and pass a state-licensed exam, as well as complete some coursework. But once you’re licensed, you could start working part-time as an agent and make some decent money on the side.

Of course, the more you work as an agent, the more money you could make. But even if you only work a few hours a week, you could still make a couple of thousand dollars a month.

Do Social Media Management For Real Estate Companies Or Agents

If you’re good at social media, you could start doing social media management for real estate companies or agents.

There is a lot of demand for this service, as most real estate professionals are too busy to do their social media. But if you can manage it well, it can be a great way to make some extra money on the side.

To get started, you could create a list of real estate companies or agents in your area and then reach out to them to see if they’re interested in your services.

Some of the most popular social media platforms for real estate are Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.

House Hacking

House hacking is building up equity in a home fast by living in it and renting out the other rooms.

This is a great way to get started in real estate because it allows you to live for free (or close to it) while building up equity. And, if you house hack wisely, you could even make money each month from the rental income.

Traditionally, this would be done by purchasing a duplex or even a triplex and then living in one unit while renting out the others. With Airbnb however, you could do this with a single-family home by renting out rooms on Airbnb.

Invest In Fundrise

This is less of a side hustle and more of an investment. If you’re one of those people who are hands-off, Fundrise may be the investment for you.

With Fundrise, you can start investing in real estate without having to put any money down or even go through the hassle of being a landlord. You simply invest your money and let them do all the work.

Investing in Fundrise is a great way to make money in real estate without having to put in the work.

What’s a Good Real Estate Agent Side Hustle?

There are a lot of different ways that you can make money in real estate. Some people focus on becoming a top agent in their field, while others look for opportunities to start their own businesses. And then there are those who focus on finding creative ways to earn extra income through real estate-related side hustles.

So how could you use your real estate skills to earn some extra cash? Here are a few ideas:

1. Offer home staging services.

If you have an eye for design, you could offer your services to help homeowners prepare their homes for sale. This could involve decluttering, rearranging furniture, and adding or removing certain pieces of decor.

2. Be a move-in/move-out coordinator.

This side hustle involves helping people who are moving into or out of a home. You would be responsible for coordinating the different services that need to be performed, such as packing and unpacking, cleaning, and utility set-up/cancellation.

Both of these services should be done by people who know the in’s and outs of the business, therefor they are perfect for realtors looking for a side hustle.

Conclusion

There are so many different ways to make money with real estate. These are just a few ideas to get you started.

So, if you’re looking for a way to make some extra cash, consider one of these real estate side hustles. Who knows, you might even end up making a full-time income from it!

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