Maybe you’re not into dogs and cats, but you’re cool with houseplants. You could work on the side as a house sitter. Many house-sitting gigs don’t pay, because you get to stay in the client’s home for free. It can be a great way to take a budget-friendly vacation or even a staycation. But there are opportunities to get paid for house-sitting too.
The pay depends on the services required and how long the resident is gone, with sitters charging anywhere between $10 and $80 per day according to HouseSitter.com. Sitters who can care for and stay overnight with pets tend to earn more, but you can still command a decent rate if you can look after plants, bring in the mail, take out the trash, and maybe do some light cleaning. You can find house-sitting gigs on HouseSitter.com, Care.com, or through local social media networks.