The sharing economy trend: Discover these 8x rental platforms
Sharing is caring, but the sharing economy trend goes beyond that. Behind the sharing economy lies a real revenue model, because by renting out items, you also share the costs of use and even production. And there are countless possibilities. Do you want to rent out your house, car, pool, driveway, diving equipment or pressure washer? You name it, there is an online rental platform for it. And because it is difficult to see the wood for the trees, we will guide you along the well-known hotspots and hidden gems. What to rent where? An overview.
#1 Rent (part of) your house as a vacation home
You may already be familiar with Airbnb. On this world-renowned rental platform, you can rent out both a full vacation home and a room in your own house. And you can also rent out your B&B, apartment, treehouse, or mansion on Belvilla and Odierbaarbelgië. Something for everyone. However, all of these platforms have one thing in common: you rent to tourists. And that’s why they also come with problems. From noisy neighbors to a party that gets out of hand. It produces sensational stories – and in some cases even a feature film – but you’d rather not have a Project X in your own backyard. Of course, there are also many advantages to renting out your home. For example, it is a great opportunity to generate passive income.
#2 Rent (part of) your house as a meeting space
Okay, sounds a lot less sexy. But the benefits are enormous. Let us first explain the principle. Through Meeting-out, you rent out (part of) your home to companies for meetings while you are at work. You determine when you rent out and at what price. The advantages? Because you only rent out during the day and to recognized companies – and not to individuals – both the risks of abuse and the preparations for a booking are minimal. Sounds like a win-win. Want to know more? Read everything about renting out on Meeting-out.
#3 Rent out your car or bike
Not owning your own car and still getting around everywhere. That is the promise of the car-sharing industry. Apps like SnappCar, Getaround, and Dégage saw the gap in the market and jumped in. When you rent a car from these companies, it can be done in just a few minutes. Plus, the car is always close by.
Do you have your own car, but don’t use it every day? Then you might be interested in jumping in. For SnappCar, you have to be in the Netherlands. But with Getaround, you can go much further. Because there you can rent out your car in Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, Austria, United Kingdom and Norway. Dégage is only serving Flanders for now, but there you share your (electric) bike in addition to your car.
#4 Rent out your camper with Goboony
Do you have a motorhome, camper, converted van, or caravan? Then you can rent it out through Goboony. This sharing platform is the Airbnb on wheels. You can easily and safely rent out your camper to individuals who want to experience a holiday on wheels. Plus, with a handy online calculation tool on the website, you can calculate how much passive income your camper or caravan can generate. Want to give it a try?
#5 Rent out your belongings with Peerby
The tagline says it all. On Peerby, you can offer your own belongings that you don’t need at the moment. A diving set, ski suit, trailer, high-pressure cleaner, electric guitar, or lawn scarifier. Everything, really everything, can be rented out. And at the end of the day, you decide whether to lend out the items for free or rent them out for a fee.
#6 Rent out your garden with Campspace
You can also make someone happy with your front garden, backyard, plant garden, or vegetable garden. On Campspace, you offer adventurers a place to camp with a tent or motorhome, and you can even rent out your tiny house or treehouse to nature lovers.
#7 Rent out your driveway with MyFlexiPark
Parallel parking in rush hour? Or not finding a parking space at all while the clock is ticking away? No one likes waking up like that. Maybe you can help? Especially if you have a private parking spot that you don’t always use. In just a few clicks, you can offer your available spot on MyFlexiPark. And if your parking spot happens to be in a highly coveted neighborhood, you can even earn a decent amount of money.
#8 Rent out your pool with Swimmy
Last but not least. If you have a pool, you can now offer others a cool dip. Rent out your pool with Swimmy and dive into a pool of passive income like a pro. With every booking, you get paid per hour and per person. The only requirement? Speak French fluently. Or be able to use Google Translate well. Because in Belgium, the app is currently only available in French. Voulez-vous nager avec moi?
Did this blog give you the idea to become a host with Meeting-out? Let’s do it! Because if you join now, you’ll enjoy these 5x early-bird benefits, in addition to a passive income that will blow you away.
