What’s one of the ways you can make a profit on physical assets, without having to wait for the market value to go up? Improving on something you’ve bought, of course. People make money from buying things that look a little worse for wear and doing them up so that they’re worth more than they paid. Of course, the initial cost and the price of improving on the asset together have to be less than what you sell the final product for. Some things are better for this kind of “flipping” than others. Property is one of the most popular choices, but even that’s hard to get right. So which are the best assets to flip?
Cars
If you have any skills that could help you work on a car, you could have the beginnings of a profitable side income. If you have somewhere to keep a vehicle and the time to work on it, you could get one done up nicely and make an impressive profit. Classic cars, in particular, can fetch a tidy sum if you know what you’re doing. If you’re considering fixing up a car or two, you need to make sure you have somewhere to keep it first. A garage is preferable, or perhaps an auto shop if you know somewhere that’s willing to let you use their space.
Boats
What about another kind of vehicle altogether? Boats might be a slightly more specialist mode of transport, but you could still make money renovating them. They come in many shapes and sizes so you could consider working on a few different types. You could even live on a boat while you’re doing it up. It’s best if you know what you’re doing before you get started. Although you can pay for the work that needs doing, it will be a lot cheaper if you can do some of it yourself. You might leave the engine to someone else and renovate the interior on your own, or perhaps the other way around. Remember that you need somewhere to work on your boat, and sometimes you might need to take it out of the water.
Property
When it comes to flipping assets, property is obviously the big one. People have made impressive amounts of money flipping houses, but there are a few factors to consider. You need to know what you’re doing if you want to get the right property and the right time to buy and sell. If you’re not careful, you could end up holding on to a property you’re struggling to sell for a profit. It can be useful to work with a firm that will help investors to identify the right property and help them fix it up too. It can be hard work, so don’t go into it lightly.
Jewelry
Restoring jewelry could be an interesting way to make some money. If you have a little bit of knowledge about styles, periods, and materials, you could improve on some worn-out pieces. And if you don’t know much, you could always learn. If you’re smart, you can find jewelry that you can rescue with a little TLC in a number of places. Try looking at thrift stores, auctions, and even yard sales. Sometimes, people don’t know what they’ve got, and you can snap up a bargain.
Furniture
Furniture is another option if you want to put some handy skills to good use. With a little knowledge about repairing wood or upholstering, you could restore a piece to its former glory or turn it into something completely new. Check out thrift stores and antique stores, as well as auctions both online and offline. You can even find people giving things away for free or even hang around your local waste disposal center or landfill. Check out online listings and apps for people selling things cheaply too.
Technology
A bit of tech knowledge could go a long way too. If you’re able to restore or refurbish various gadgets or technologies, you might be able to make a profit. For example, you can refurbish laptops, phones, or other items and sell them on. To do this, you’re going to need a bit of technical knowledge or else you won’t get very far. Perhaps you know a lot about the inner workings of Samsung phones or Apple Macs. You’ll have to choose items carefully, though, because you don’t want to spend too much on parts.
With a little bit of skill and an eye for a bargain, you could make a profit investing in things that need a bit of care. Just make sure you know what you’re doing.
