Apartment/Home Preparer - Gig Profile

The Idea:

Clean empty homes or apartments that are being readied to show to potential renters.

How it Works:

Landlords who are busy showing their properties to potential tenants don't have time to clean up and make small touch-ups after the last renter. Enterprising entrepreneurs who are good at cleaning but don't want to work a weekly schedule can make a tidy profit catering to this market. You can add to your profits by providing comprehensive apartment-prep services, including painting, carpet cleaning and handling small repairs. Advertize yourself to apartment complexes, individual landlords and real estate agents.

How Much Can You Make:

You can charge per hour, offer a project rate or provide a menu of services that cost different prices. Cleaning a small apartment might net you $50-100, while a full-scale preparation of a large house gives you the opportunity to charge hundreds or thousands of dollars.