Host Vacationers in Your Home
If there’s an extra room in the house, hosting vacationers through a service such as Airbnb or VRBO can bring in quite a bit of extra cash. It helps if the home is located in an area that is popular with tourists. Those who decide to make money this summer this way should take care to avoid negative reviews by providing a high level of customer service by making certain the accommodations are sparkling clean and that visitors aren’t bothered by household pets and active children.
Clean Vacation Rentals
If you live in an area where summer tourism is a big part of the local picture but would rather not host vacationers in your own home to earn extra money, consider offering cleaning services to those who own and operate vacation homes. One of the major benefits of working around a vacation rental schedule is that most of these properties tend to be at their busiest when school is out.
Work at a National Park
There are more than 400 National Parks in the U.S., and nearly all of them hire seasonal employees during the summer. Although most people in the country don’t live within easy driving distance of a National Park, many have employee housing options for those over the age of 18. This is a great way for students to earn tuition money while spending the summer in an environment that’s brimming with natural beauty.
Many ambitious individuals and households create a customized combination of the above suggestions specific to their personal abilities, circumstances, and preferences. Don’t be afraid to mix it up a bit to find out what works best for you and your household members.
