Run a Side-Hustle — Boring Business Browser

Start-up cost$2,800

Realistic profit$3–6k/mo

Hours a week8–12, mostly weekends

First dollar in1–2 weeks

Start-up cost$600

Realistic profit$400–800 per client/mo

Hours a week10–15, evenings

First dollar in2–4 weeks

Start-up cost$6,500

Realistic profit$5–9k/mo

Hours a week10–15, at night

First dollar in2–3 weeks

Start-up cost$3,000

Realistic profit$4–8k/mo

Hours a week10–20

First dollar inThis week

Start-up cost$1,500

Realistic profit$50–150 per machine/mo

Hours a week2–4

First dollar in4–6 weeks

Start-up cost$1,200

Realistic profit$3–5k/mo

Hours a week12–20

First dollar inThis weekend

Start-up cost$800

Realistic profit$4–7k/mo

Hours a week8–15

First dollar in1–2 weeks

Start-up cost$600

Realistic profit$3–6k/mo in season

Hours a week8–15, fall and spring

First dollar inThis week

Start-up cost$8,000

Realistic profit$3–6k/mo

Hours a week8–12

First dollar in2–3 weeks

Start-up cost$150–350k

Realistic profit$3–8k/mo, semi-passive

Hours a week5–10

First dollar inDay one — the store comes with customers

Start-up cost$2,000

Realistic profit$10–20k per season

Hours a week20–30, October–January

First dollar inMid-October

Start-up cost$300

Realistic profit$2–4k/mo

Hours a week5–10, evenings and weekends

First dollar in1–2 weeks

Start-up cost$500

Realistic profit$2–4k/mo

Hours a week6–10

First dollar inThis week

Start-up cost$1,800

Realistic profit$1.5–3k/mo

Hours a week6–10, weekends

First dollar in1–2 weekends

Start-up cost$400

Realistic profit$3–5k/mo

Hours a week10–15, mornings

First dollar inThis week

Start-up cost$800

Realistic profit$1–3k/mo

Hours a week5–10

First dollar inThis week

Start-up cost$500

Realistic profit$1–2.5k/mo

Hours a week8–12, weekends

First dollar in1–2 weeks

Start-up cost$300

Realistic profit$3–6k/mo

Hours a week15–25, midday

First dollar inThis week

Start-up cost$1,500

Realistic profit$2–4k/mo

Hours a week8–12

First dollar in1–2 weeks

Start-up cost$700

Realistic profit$2–4k/mo

Hours a week5–8

First dollar in2–4 weeks

Nothing matches all of those at once. Loosen one filter — most people should keep "recession-resistant" and let go of the rest.

Rough, national-average numbers. Start-up costs assume buying used where it's smart; profits are realistic solo figures after expenses, not top-performer screenshots. Licensing, insurance, and local rules vary by state — check yours before you spend a dollar. General education, not business or financial advice.