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HUSTLE #115 2.2 Furniture Flipping

Flip Wicker and Rattan Furniture Seasonally

💰 Startup Cost $0-100
⏰ Time/wk 5-10 hrs
📊 Difficulty ★★☆☆☆
🏆 1st Month $ $200-500
💵 Monthly Range $500-1,500
⏱ First $ In 1-2 weeks
FB Marketplace, OfferUp, Craigslist
Wicker and rattan furniture trends hard in spring and summer. Buy wicker chairs, peacock chairs, and rattan shelving units for $10-30 at thrift stores and garage sales during the off-season. Store them in your garage until spring. Clean with soapy water, spray paint in white, black, or a trendy color, and add a new cushion. A $15 rattan peacock chair with fresh white spray paint sells for $150-250 in April.
🚀 First Step
Search 'wicker chair' or 'rattan' on FB Marketplace now and buy one piece under $20. Clean, spray paint it white, and hold until spring or list immediately.
  • Buy wicker and rattan in fall and winter when demand is low and prices are cheapest
  • Spray paint is the fastest way to refresh wicker — use Rust-Oleum in satin finish
  • Add a $15 faux fur or boho cushion from Amazon to make the piece photo-ready
🛠 Tools & Resources: FB Marketplace, Rust-Oleum spray paint, drop cloth, stiff brush for cleaning, replacement cushions (Amazon), garage or storage space