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Vending Machines

Income / yr

$3,000-$35,000

Startup cost

$3,000

Time

4 hrs/wk

First dollar

4-8 weeks

Place and stock vending machines in good-traffic locations. Among the most passive options once a route is running.

Why it fits shift work

Restock a route in a few hours a week, on your schedule.

How to launch it

  1. 1Secure a location first (gym, office, apartment, shop).
  2. 2Buy a refurbished machine and place it.
  3. 3Stock based on what actually sells; track per-machine.
  4. 4Reinvest profits into machines 2-5 to build a route.

Where to start

Local business ownersLocations are the real product; secure them first
Nayax / card readersCashless pay lifts sales meaningfully

The tax win

Once this earns 1099 income, these expenses become deductible on Schedule C, lowering the tax on your day-job income too.

Machines & equipment
Cost of goods
Mileage for restocking
Location commissions
Repairs
See what that saves you

Honest reality check

Location is everything. A machine in a bad spot loses money; secure a high-traffic spot before you buy.

Time to first dollar: 4-8 weeks: placement and stocking take setup.

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Educational starting point, not legal or tax advice. Confirm licensing and scope-of-practice rules for your state and profession before starting.