Freedom Friday
WHO’S CHECKING THE HOUSE WHILE THEY’RE AWAY? 👀
💸🏡 FREEDOM FRIDAY
WHO’S CHECKING THE HOUSE WHILE THEY’RE AWAY? 👀
Imagine leaving home for two weeks, a month, or an entire season.
Who would notice a water leak, storm damage, an unexpected open door, or packages piling up?
For many homeowners, that uncertainty creates a problem.
And where there’s a problem, there may be an opportunity!
🚀 THIS WEEK’S SIDE HUSTLE: VACATION HOME WATCH SERVICES
The idea is simple: Offer scheduled visual check-ins for homeowners who are traveling or temporarily living elsewhere.
You don’t need to own property or start a complicated business. You could potentially begin by serving one neighborhood.
🏠 STEP 1: CREATE A SIMPLE SERVICE
A basic home-watch visit might include:
✔ Checking the exterior for visible damage
✔ Checking agreed-upon doors and windows
✔ Noting accumulated mail or packages
✔ Looking for visible leaks or other concerns
✔ Sending a dated report with approved photos
Your job is to observe, document, and communicate—not guarantee security or perform specialized inspections.
Before accepting clients, research local licensing rules, insurance requirements, written authorization, property access procedures, and liability considerations.
🤝 STEP 2: FIND YOUR FIRST CUSTOMERS
Think about people who might benefit:
✈️ Frequent travelers
🏡 Second-home owners
☀️ Seasonal residents
💼 Professionals away on extended assignments
🚚 Homeowners between moves
Start with a small service area, research competitors, and develop one clearly defined service package.
Then share your idea with trusted contacts and community connections.
Your first goal isn’t 50 customers. It’s ONE satisfied customer who trusts you enough to hire you again.
💰 STEP 3: KNOW YOUR NUMBERS
Calculate your potential earnings after:
➖ Transportation
➖ Insurance
➖ Supplies
➖ Business expenses
➖ Taxes
And remember to account for your time, including travel and reporting.
A side hustle should make financial sense—not just keep you busy!
🎯 YOUR FREEDOM FRIDAY CHALLENGE
Spend just 60 minutes this weekend exploring this opportunity.
1️⃣ Research home-watch services and local requirements.
2️⃣ Create a simple 10-point home-check checklist.
3️⃣ Define your service area.
4️⃣ Estimate startup and operating costs.
5️⃣ Create a sample visit report.
6️⃣ Identify three potential customer groups.
7️⃣ Decide whether this side hustle fits your skills and schedule.
📚 WANT TO LEARN MORE?
🏠 National Home Watch Association — https://www.nationalhomewatchassociation.org/
💼 U.S. Small Business Administration — https://www.sba.gov/business-guide
🤝 SCORE — https://www.score.org/
These organizations offer information about professional practices, starting a business, and growing your entrepreneurial skills.
💡 FGIN PRINCIPLE
You don’t always need to invent something new to build additional income.
Sometimes opportunity comes from making something people already value more convenient, dependable, and accessible.
TRUST + CONSISTENCY + SERVICE = OPPORTUNITY
💬 YOUR TURN!
Would you pay someone you trust to check on your home while you’re away?
👍 Yes, for peace of mind!
🤔 Maybe, depending on the cost.
❌ No, I already have someone.
🏠 I’d consider offering this service!
👇 Tell us in the comments! Have you ever needed someone to check on your home while traveling?
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