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Feel stupid asking this, but did I actually find passive income or did I just trap myself in an annoying side gig?

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Before anyone rolls their eyes, no, this isn't dropshipping or another garbage ebook about AI prompts.

Six months ago I bought an old 5x8 utility trailer for $900 to haul drywall for a basement reno. Once I finished, my brother convinced me to list it on local classifieds for $40 a day instead of letting it rot behind my shed. I figured maybe one guy a month would rent it to move a sofa.

Fast forward to now and the thing is booked almost every single weekend. It literally paid for itself in two months and clears about $450 to $600 a month with virtually no overhead. On paper it looks like teh easiest side cash in the world.

but honestly, it’s completely wrecking my peace of mind. Every Saturday morning at 7:15 AM my phone buzzes with strangers asking if it comes with ratchet straps or if they can tow it with a Civic.…

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