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8 Side Hustles That Could Earn You an Extra $2K per Month

These eight side hustles could help you out if you're strapped for cash.

By Brenna Major

Edited by Calista Headrick

Updated April 10, 2025

Searching for a side hustle? You're in good company. According to a recent LendingTree survey, 38% of U.S. adults have a side gig.

Whether you're hoping to knock out some debt or save up for a dream vacation, narrowing down which job would be the best for you can be difficult. When each gig requires varying levels of commitment, time, and skill, which one could help you tap into a new source of income?

Here are eight side hustles that could earn you an extra $2K per month.

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Become a private health coach

If you're passionate about healthy living, becoming a private health coach could be the perfect side hustle for you. Depending on your interests, you could start by getting a certification to become a personal trainer or a registered dietitian.

Most wellness coaches offer hourly sessions, charging anywhere from $50 to $200. Offering multiple sessions for just 10 hours per week would make this side hustle a viable option for earning an extra $2K per month.

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Rent out your space

Most of us have areas in our homes that we aren't using. Why not rent them out and earn some extra cash? Apps like Neighbor let homeowners rent out their extra space for storage or parking. Listings can range from $10 per month to more than $400, depending on protection from the elements, square footage, and location — and renting out multiple storage options means even more money in your pocket.

Airbnb is another popular option for those with unused space. The median price for one night in an Airbnb in North America is $314. Depending on your living situation, you might be able to rent out an empty room several nights a week to make an extra $2K a month.

Offer virtual assistant services

Becoming a virtual assistant is a great option if you're administratively inclined. Sites like Upwork connect freelancers to clients who need administrative help. In fact, according to the company, VAs make an average of $18 to $35 an hour, but rates can increase depending on experience.

If you can put 20 to 25 hours of work per week into your VA side hustle, you might see an extra $2K in your bank at the end of the month.

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Train AI chatbots

AI chatbot training has recently been on the rise. This work involves writing, editing, or rating language models to improve their capabilities. Outlier, for example, is one company connecting freelancers with AI training work.

According to the site, freelancers can earn around $25 per hour doing tasks, with higher pay for more complex work. If you dedicate around 20 hours a week to this type of side gig, you could hustle your way to $2K per month.

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Online scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their attempts to separate you from your money. Understanding the warning signs and following simple safety practices can help you avoid becoming a victim of these increasingly common schemes.

Here are some safety tips when it comes to purchasing items in online marketplaces:

Verify marketplace sellers by checking their profile history. Was their profile created this week? Do they have personal posts?
Communicate only through the platform's official messaging system, not external emails or text messages.
Request a video call to see the item.
Be immediately suspicious of sellers who claim PayPal isn't working and suggest alternate payment methods like gift cards, wire transfers, or Zelle.
Only use PayPal's "Goods and Services" option when purchasing items, never "Friends and Family," as only the former offers buyer protection.

Protecting yourself doesn't require technical expertise, just healthy skepticism and a pause before taking action. When someone creates urgency ("act now or miss out"), take that as a signal to slow down and verify. Remember that preventing scams is typically much easier than recovering lost funds, especially in the case of wire transfers and Zelle.

Try flipping furniture

With the help of Facebook Marketplace, many DIYers have been trying their hand at furniture flipping. The process involves buying a piece of furniture at a low cost, sprucing it up (sanding, painting, restoring, and more), and reselling the piece for a profit. This side gig would require some tools, time, and space to work on your projects.

The earnings for this side hustle vary, as it depends on the type of item you sell, the market for the item, and the costs associated with flipping it. But if you invested time and money to consistently seek out valuable pieces, you could make $2K or more per month.

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Become a reseller

Similar to furniture flipping, reselling is another great way to make some extra cash. Resellers find items like books or shoes at low prices and resell them for a profit. ZipRecruiter estimates that resellers on eBay make an average of $33 an hour.

To make $2K a month with this gig, you'd need to consistently buy and list items to resell. The monthly income you could bring in would also vary depending on demand for your items and the quantity you had to offer.

Shopping pro tip: This month's best deals

April brings not just warmer weather and sunnier days, but also excellent shopping opportunities. With Easter happening on April 20, retailers will offer significant discounts on seasonal items at the end of the month, while also preparing for graduations, weddings, and spring cleaning season.

Here are some of the best deals to watch out for:

Cookware sets on sale for graduation and wedding season
Winter clearance items like coats and sweaters at end-of-season prices
Spring cleaning supplies with potential BOGO offers at stores like Target
Air conditioners before peak summer demand drives prices higher
Lawn care equipment as homeowners prepare for the growing season
Post-Easter candy and ham at deeply discounted prices once the holiday has passed
For grocery savings, consider seasonal produce like asparagus, broccoli, and spinach, which will be at their freshest and most affordable.

Remember that retailers are always thinking a season ahead. They're already preparing to get rid of spring merchandise while you're just getting ready to enjoy it. This makes April a great time to find budget-boosting deals of all kinds and save money at your favorite retailers.

Provide child care services

For those interested in caring for little ones, providing child care could be a great option. According to Care.com, after-school caregivers averaged $316 per week for one child, or $21.07 per hour. Watching more than one child and picking up more hours would increase your earnings.

If you dedicated a few afternoons and evenings a week to caring for children, you'd be well on your way to an extra $2K per month.

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Get paid for errands

If you enjoy running errands, try your hand at gig apps like DoorDash or Instacart to deliver meals and groceries. On DoorDash, drivers make anywhere from $2 to $10 per order, depending on demand. For Instacart, the base pay ranges from $5 to $10 per order.

Working during peak hours could see increased pay, and both of these services also give drivers 100% of their tips. If you dedicated 25 to 30 hours of your week to tasking on these apps, you could see an additional $2K a month hit your bank account.

Bottom line

Approximately 61% of Americans say their life would be unaffordable without the income they make from their side hustles.

So whether you just need a boost to help pay your rent or you're saving up for a down payment on your first home, picking up an extra gig could help you reach your financial goals. You might even build a side gig so successful that it becomes your main hustle.

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