5 Side Hustles You Can Start This Week to Earn $1,000/Month

No fluff. No scams. Just real ways to make money right now.

1. Flip Free Stuff on Facebook Marketplace

People give away furniture, electronics, and home goods for free.

You can resell these for $20–$200+ with just a few hours of work.

How to do it:

1. Go to Facebook Marketplace.

2. Search for "Free" in your local area.

3. Pick up clean items in good condition.

4. Wipe them down or fix anything minor.

5. Take clear, bright photos (use PhotoRoom to remove backgrounds).

6. Post with a strong title and price.

Average Profit: $50–$200 per flip

2. Test Websites & Apps for Cash

Sites like UserTesting pay you $10–$60 per test to give feedback.

How to do it:

1. Sign up at UserTesting.com.

2. Complete a sample test.

3. Once approved, you’ll get emails for test invites.

4. Record yourself using a site and giving feedback.

5. Get paid via PayPal.

Tip: Be honest, talk out loud clearly, and test on your phone or laptop.

3. Start a Low-Effort Affiliate Blog (Like This One)

This blog is making money from affiliate links and ads. You can start one too.

How to do it:

1. Create a free blog on Wix.com.

2. Choose a niche: side hustles, fitness, parenting, crypto, etc.

3. Post 2–3 times per week with help from ChatGPT.

4. Join affiliate programs (Coinbase, Amazon, Fiverr).

5. Add affiliate links to your posts.

6. Share your posts on X, Reddit, and Facebook groups.

💡 Platforms to find affiliate links:

• Impact.com

• ShareASale

• CJ Affiliate

4. Offer AI Services on Fiverr

Use free tools like ChatGPT and Canva to help others — and get paid.

How to do it:

1. Sign up at Fiverr.com.

2. Create a gig for:

   • Blog writing

   • Resume writing

   • Social media posts

3. Use ChatGPT to write or improve client content.

4. Use Canva to design social posts or thumbnails.

5. Deliver your work and get paid.

You can charge $25–$150 per job, even if it only takes 20 minutes.

5. Rent Out a Room or Parking Spot

Have space? You can turn it into passive income.

How to do it:

1. Sign up at Neighbor.com or Airbnb.

2. Take 3–5 clean, bright photos of your space.

3. Add a title like “Safe Garage Space – Monthly Rental.”

4. Set pricing ($50–$200/month depending on location).

5. Approve renters and earn monthly income.

Even your driveway or closet can earn money — seriously.

Tip:

Pick ONE of these and commit for 30 days. Track what works, then stack on another to hit $1,000/month.

Most people stay broke because they keep scrolling instead of starting.