How to Make Money Flipping Furniture 🥳
Flipping furniture involves buying old or used furniture, restoring or refurbishing it, and reselling it for a profit. This is a great side hustle for people with an eye for design or basic woodworking skills. You can find pieces at garage sales, thrift stores, or online marketplaces and turn them into valuable items.
Potential Earnings:
$200–$3,000/month, depending on the volume and furniture types.
Required Skills:
DIY skills, creativity, and marketing.
Steps to Follow:
- Step 1: Source furniture from thrift stores, garage sales, or online marketplaces like Facebook Marketplace.
- Step 2: Repair or refurbish the furniture (cleaning, painting, reupholstering).
- Step 3: Take high-quality photos and write compelling descriptions for your pieces.
- Step 4: List your furniture on platforms like Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, or offer it at local flea markets.
- Step 5: Use social media to show before-and-after photos to attract buyers.
- Step 6: Optimize your sales by offering delivery or pick-up services.
- Step 7: Scale by finding bulk pieces to restore or collaborating with local designers.
Time Commitment:
10–15 hours/week, flexible.