I wanted to share my success creating a side gig. I own three quads and there are lots of rentals located around my properties. When I am at my properties cutting the grass, I often notice that the other rentals in the area have high grass that doesnt seem to be tended to. I dont mind cutting grass as it gets me outside and I like the exercise. Most rentals around me have very small yards that only take 15 minutes or so to cut. Half the battle is just getting over there and getting the mower out which Im already doing to cut my own lots. So I figured why not cut a few more, make a little money and keep the neighborhoods where I am invested looking nice.
I put an ad on CL explaining that I am a landlord myself and specialize in caring for rental property lots in the area, providing reliable, basic, no frills lawn service at a price that wont kill your profits. I got so many responses I literally had to start turning people away and keeping only the jobs I like. I charge $25 for most small lots. The most I charge is $45 for one larger lot. I even got my stepson to help me out so he can earn some spending money and learn some financial responsibility and the value of money. Later on when he is driving he can run the whole operation himself and keep all the money, maybe even recruit a couple buddies to help out as his employees and take on more jobs.
I have a feeling if I put up signs in my lots advertising my service I would get even more clients but I am at full capacity just from my CL ad. Tonight I cut three yards in two hours and earned $90. Landlords seem to like the idea of someone who understands rental ownership doing the work.
If you dont mind mowing grass, follow my plan above and I guarantee you will get some clients.
