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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.

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Updated April 10, 2025
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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

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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.

Rent out your space

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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

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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

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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.

Quick tips: How to spot a scam

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Following simple safety practices can help you avoid becoming a victim of increasingly sophisticated scammers. Here are some quick safety tips:

  • Verify marketplace sellers by checking their profile history. 
  • Communicate only through the platform's messaging system, not emails or text messages.
  • Be suspicious of sellers who claim PayPal isn't working and suggest different payment methods.
  • Only use PayPal's "Goods and Services" option when purchasing. "Friends and Family" does not include buyer protection.

Protecting yourself doesn't require technical expertise, just healthy skepticism and a pause before taking action. 

Try flipping furniture

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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.

Become a reseller

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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

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July is in full swing, bringing the height of summer. That also means peak season for hot deals and unbeatable savings. Now’s the time to save big on:

  • Grills, coolers, and outdoor living upgrades
  • Travel must-haves for road trips and beach days
  • Swimwear and summer fashion
  • For grocery savings, grab seasonal produce like watermelon, peaches, and tomatoes

While you're enjoying the sunshine, retailers are quietly making room for back-to-school inventory. That makes July a prime opportunity to scoop up summer favorites while the deals are still blazing.

Provide child care services

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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.

Resolve $10,000 or more of your debt

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Get paid for errands

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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

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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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