Easy side hustle idea: Man makes extra $20K a year renting out jumping castles

A savvy Aussie says he’s making an extra $20,000 a year with a simple side hustle anyone can do. 

The ‘money man’ revealed he buys cheap secondhand backyard jumping castles from Facebook Marketplace to rent out every week. 

On average three $50 jumping castles are hired out three times a week, bringing the total to $450 weekly or $18,000 yearly across 40 weeks if this is maintained. 

‘I wasn’t going to share this one but I will if it can help someone’s cr*ppy life not be crappy [sic],’ he said in a TikTok video and dubbed the idea the ‘easiest side hustle’ ever. 

The man who calls himself the ‘Flip King’ also purchases secondhand items online to resell for a higher price – such as iPhones. 

While the idea is indeed easy, it does require some time and insurance to ensure the jumping castles are safe to use. A vehicle to transport the jumping castles to and from locations would also be required. 

On average three $50 jumping castles are hired out three times a week, bringing the total to $450 weekly or $18,000 yearly across 40 weeks if this is maintained

In the video, the man shows a photo holding a huge sum of money is his hand then shares how he advertises the jumping castles. 

‘Go on Facebook Marketplace. Buy as many small kids jumping castles as you can – make sure they come with blowers. Buy heavy duty tarps to put them on and protect the bottom,’ he continued. 

‘Then market your castles in local community Facebook pages. I have three I rent out three times a week for 40 weeks, easy $20K.’ 

The three jumping castles all vary in price from $45 to $60 for a one day hire. 

According to the description, a $100 refundable bond is required and the jumping castles can be delivered and set up for an additional charge.  

In the comments of the video, the man says he pays $55 a month for insurance.    

‘These are not classed as commercial castles under amusement ride, insurance is much less,’ he wrote. 

‘I wasn’t going to share this one but I will if it can help someone’s crappy life not be crappy [sic],’ he said in a TikTok video and dubbed the idea the ‘easiest side hustle’ ever (stock image) 

The helpful video was well received by other TikTok users and the video has since been viewed more than 126,000 times. 

‘Amazing, what a legend. I love this,’ one person commented, another added: ‘you’re a real one for not gatekeeping.’ 

It comes at the perfect time amid the cost of living crisis where Aussies are looking for ways to boost their income.