I'm too young to officially work where I live, and since most people live in apartments, there aren't many local opportunities to earn money. However, I do have $100 to start with and a passion for building PCs. I'm a bit worried that if I start flipping PCs, I might not sell anything and lose my investment. For anyone with experience in this area, what would you suggest?
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Honestly, I think $100 won't get you very far in this market. It's tough right now with prices of parts and people being cautious about spending. If you're set on this path, perhaps starting a small computer repair business could help you build up some funds first.
Starting with PC repair could be a good idea. Things like backing up data, running diagnostic tests, or even help with software issues can create some revenue without the risks of flipping PCs right away. Once you have some more cash, then consider reselling.
You really should look into repairing or upgrading old PCs instead. It can be a more sustainable way to earn cash until you can save enough to start flipping. You can charge a bit for services like virus removal or system clean-up.
That's a solid idea! Starting small might be the best bet until you can scale up.
It's probably not the best time to jump into this. The market is kind of rough with rising prices due to the shortage of parts. Plus, you might have a hard time convincing buyers to pay a premium when they can get prebuilt systems.
Yeah, I agree. There's a lot of competition these days, and it's hard to make a profit flipping PCs when the buying and selling prices are close.