Thread by @Codie_Sanchez

I love watching porn....

Not that kind of porn... creeps.

I'm talking about r/PowerWashingPorn

Let's dive into a dirty business that makes $3k to $5k a month with just around $500 in startup costs: Power Washing

What I love about pressure washing is there is demand and opportunity in both commercial and residential spaces.

So let’s look at 3 macro trends going on in the U.S. that bode well for this side hustle:

1. Homeownership is on the rise.

2. Residential construction is booming, which means homeownership will likely continue to boom along with it.

3. Workers are starting to head back to the office.

If we know there is demand, then what does it take to get your piece of the pie?

Surprisingly, very little.

Let’s start with the equipment. You can buy a high-end gas-powered pressure washer on Amazon for under $350.

Or you could go @UAcquisitions style and buy an entire pressure washing business that cashflows $220k a year

But let's say you are going to start your own. Here's what you'll need:

$350 Power Washer

$40 Accessories

$20 Cleaner

$80 Ladder

$40 Hose

= Total of $530

So, for about $500 in start-up costs, you have what you need to make money.

How much money can be made?

Based on my research, you can charge around $250 to pressure wash a driveway.

Depending on the neighborhood and size, that can go up to $350-400.

But rarely does someone just need their driveway pressure washed.

To pressure wash a 2,000 sq foot home, you can charge $800-$1000.

Add their front or back porch, and that’s another $400.

So a single home can bring in $1500 – $1800.

Again, all of this depends on the market, square footage, and how fast you want to scale

But you can start to see how much cash one gas-powered machine can crank out.

Startup costs – $530

8 driveways a month – $2,000

16 driveways a month – $4,000

So how do you get your first few customers?

First tip: Start low pressure with your high pressure business

The smart play here is to start small, start local.

Build your business and reputation on driveways.

Just 2 driveways can cover the cost of your equipment.

Make nice with realtors and your neighbors.

If you’ve ever sold a house, you know the first thing your realtor asks you to do is pressure wash the entire exterior.

Why?

Because it washes 10 years of age off your house.

Get in good with 4-5 realtors and you’ll be busy for months.

The key with realtors is your ability to turn around a job quickly. If they have to wait 2 weeks, they’ll lose your number

If you can knock out the job within 2-3 days, they’ll name their firstborn child after you

But the best customers are the ones you see on a daily basis – your neighbors.

If you do a great job, they’ll tell other neighbors

And those neighbors brag about you on my favorite place in the whole wide world – Nextdoor.

Power washing is one of my favorite boring businesses, and its one of the best ways to quickly make $3k to $5k a month

Does anyone run this type of business? Let me know down in the comments 👇

I broke down the power washing business in my Contrarian Thinking newsletter today.

If you want more details, make sure to read the full piece here: contrarianthinking.co/a-filthy-biz-t…