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Then you glance away from your yard to your car.
You suppose you could rent it out to make some extra bucks.
Or those tools in the shed.
And while youre at it, you keep a lovely home.
No reason you couldnt make some money off that too.
But how on earth do you get started?
And how can you verify you keep your car, tools, and home not to mention yourself safe?
Its not as daunting as it might seem.
Car-Sharing Programs
Surely, youre familiar with ride shares, but what about car shares?
Turo and Getaround arepeer-to-peer car-sharing servicesthat let you rent your car out.
For larger renovation projects, an app likeToolshareris a great option.
You could also turn to theLindrsapp to put your tools up for rent.
The Lindrs platform allows you to upload pictures of your tools so renters can browse your inventory.
Askfriends and neighborsfor referrals, or invest in a comprehensive background checking service to vet potential renters.
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