Meet Jordan. A few years ago, he was broke, recently laid off, and scrolling through Craigslist when he stumbled on a beat-up free couch. Instead of passing it by, he cleaned it, patched a tear, and flipped it for $125. That small win sparked something big.
Jordan started picking up free or low-cost furniture every weekend—couches, chairs, and loveseats. With a little cleaning, some DIY fixes, and smart staging, he was flipping each one for 3–5x what he paid. Within six months, he was making $3,000–$5,000/month consistently—all while working from his garage.
He marketed on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and OfferUp. He learned what styles sold fast, what neighborhoods had the best pickups, and how to clean furniture professionally.
“People throw away value every day,” Jordan said. “Most just don’t have the time or transportation. I found my niche and turned it into real money.”
How You Can Start Couch Flipping Today:
- ✔️ Look for free couches on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace.
- ✔️ Invest in a fabric cleaner, staple gun, and simple tools.
- ✔️ Take high-quality photos and stage them nicely in listings.
- ✔️ Deliver locally to maximize sales and value.
If you’ve got a truck, some hustle, and an eye for design, couch flipping can change your life. And best of all? It doesn’t take a ton of money to start—just effort and strategy.
Stay tuned to The Rich Click for more real stories and viral side hustle ideas that work in 2025.