Rent garage space for storage

People pay real money to store cars, boats, boxes, and furniture. Neighbor.com is "Airbnb for storage" — you keep the stuff, they rarely visit.

How to get started

1. Clear and sweep the space; measure square footage
2. Photograph and list on Neighbor.com with dimensions
3. Set access rules (24h notice works fine)
4. Accept your first renter and set auto-pay

Where to list

• Neighbor.com — storage marketplace with $1M host guarantee
• Facebook Marketplace — local demand, DIY agreement

What to watch out for

• Access coordination
• Stored-item liability (use the platform, not handshakes)

Rules & paperwork

Gear that helps

Pro tip: a keyless smart lock lets renters access their stuff without you being home. (Affiliate link — we may earn a commission at no cost to you.)

More ways to earn from your home

• Rent out a spare room
• Mid-term rent a finished basement
• Rent your driveway for parking
• Market-garden a corner of the yard
• Rent your pool by the hour
• Rent out tools and equipment
• Rent an RV/boat parking pad
• Rent your car when idle
• Board dogs in your home or yard
• Lease garden plots to neighbors
• List your home as a photo/film location
• Rent shed or attic storage space
• Host micro-events in your yard
• Sell baked goods under cottage food law
• Rent your EV charger / outlet

Income estimates are educated guesses based on typical US markets, not guarantees. Always check local rules before launching.