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Work.
Got time, but need money? Click here to find flexible work options that suit your skills and situation, from using your car as a taxi to running errands or fixing things.
Online Verdict
What: Participate in mock trials online
Expected pay: $20 to $60 per hour
Husl $core: $$$$
CoolWorks
What: CoolWorks is a job site primarily aimed at outdoor enthusiasts, who are interested in seasonal work in resorts, National Parks, farms and ranches.
Expected pay: varies, but generally near minimum wage
Husl$core: $$$$
CareLinx
What: Work as a caregiver/helper for elderly clients
Expected pay: $15 per hour, on average
Husl$core: $$$$
EatWith
What: Cook meals to serve in your home
Expected pay: $100 to $700 per event, before expenses
Husl $core: $$$$
Belay
What: Remote jobs as a virtual assistant, bookkeeper, writer or web master
Expected Pay: $15 to $30 per hour
Husl $core: $$$$
Rent.
Interested in making extra cash by renting out a room — or your car or bike or camping equipment? Here are the options. Click through to get the relevant pros and cons.
Turo
What: Rent out your car
Expected pay: $30 to $150 per day (depending on the car)
Husl $core: $$$$
BabyQuip
What: BabyQuip helps you to start a business renting out baby gear -- cribs, strollers, toys, books, bottles, etc.
Expected pay: Averages $600 per month
Husl$core: $$$$
Giggster
What: Rent out your house or car to movie producers and photographers
Expected pay: $500 and up
Husl$core: $$$$$
RentAFriend
What: Be a paid platonic companion; rent yourself out
Expected pay: $10 to $50 per hour
Husl $core: $$$
Fat Lama
What: Rent out your household goods
Commissions & Fees: 15% (paid by both borrower and lender)
Husl$core: $$$$
CurbFlip
What: CurbFlip lets you rent your parking space, garage or driveway -- or even your unused boat slip
Expected pay: varies by location
Husl$core: $$$$
Loanables
What: rent out your stuff -- everything from wedding gowns to camping equipment
Commissions & Fees: 10%
Husl $score: $$$
GetMyBoat
What: Rent out your watercraft by the hour and/or advertise your water sport lessons
Expected pay: $100+ per hour for renting watercraft with an engine; less for paddle boards & kayaks/ $60 + per hour for lessons
Husl$core: $$$$
Splacer
What: Rent your home or office space by the hour for special events
Commissions & fees: 15% of the rental amount
Husl$core: $$$$
AirBnb
What: rent out a spare room, guest house or vacation home.
Commissions & Fees: 3%
Husl $core: $$$$
Sell.
Want to sell your art, or just clean out the closet or bookshelf to make extra cash? Dozens of sites can help.
Amazon
What: Sell anything from jewelry to books, movies, clothing, furniture -- you name it.
Commissions & Fees: variable (see review)
Husl$core: $$$$
Poshmark
What: Sell your clothing, shoes, purses and other fashion
Commissions & fees: 20% (sales of under $15 pay a flat $2.95 fee)
Husl$core: $$$
OfferUp
What: Sell personal items, ranging from musical instruments and furniture to clothing and books
Commissions & Fees: None
Husl$core: $$$
Swappa
What: Sell cell phones, ipads, laptops, games and game consoles, as well as other lightly-used electronics
Commissions & Fees: $10 (paid by the buyer)
Husl$core: $$$$$
Sideline Swap
What: Sell your sporting equipment
Fees & commissions: 12% (includes credit card transaction fees)
$ideHusl rating: $$$
