Meet Steve Nadramia, the high school teacher who bought 3 used hot tubs for $6,500; how he turned them into a rental side hustle

Ever wondered if renting a hot tub can make you more money than you ever imagined? Well, some people think creatively. Then, they make their creative skills and unique ideas into a method of generating wealth. Steve Nadramia went on the same path and earned money. He is high school teacher, who found something very unique. He found a kind of side hustle in his spare time that made him more money than anyone could ever think of.

Steve Nadramia, despite being a high school teacher, started renting out portable hot tubs. This kind of unconventional rental business is unique as it return on investment on this is pretty much higher than traditional real estate.

He is a history and economics teacher in New York and started portable hot tub rental business. His aim was simple. He wanted to replace the income he used to earn from his summer job as a lifeguard.

How did he start?

At first, Nadramia reportedly bought three used hot tubs for $6,500. He used his pickup truck to deliver them to his customers. The goal at the beginning was to just earn $1,000 a month.

His business expanded by January 2021 to more than 25 hot tubs and then he was generating thousands of dollars in monthly bookings.

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Why did he start this side hustle?

Nadramia's goal was to replace the income the from his summer job as a lifeguard. He wanted to have a business he could operate alongside teaching.

Later, he purchased three used portable hot tubs for around $6,500. He usually rents them to customers for weekends, weeks, or even months. He delivers them using his pickup truck.

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How did he find the customers?

According to local media reports, Nadramia used a website and Facebook Marketplace to find and attract potential customers.

Nadramia reportedly had more than 25 hot tubs by January 2021. According to reports, he was generating thousands of dollars in bookings every month.