2,190,182
If you're going to be driving for Uber or Lyft, you're not going to be doing the things you need to in order to be successful in real estate. You need to choose. Maybe if Uber or Lyft supplies fast cash, you should just do that and keep the cash flowing.
Personally, I'm not getting in a car with strangers... as a driver or a passenger.
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
2,403,205
Nope. I suggest you concentrate on RE if you want to be a success.
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
5,258,986
I "Uber" my relocation clients for Charlotte tours!
Seriously, no - time does not permit a second job for me!
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,057,674
I wouldn't get in a car with most of my realtor friends LOL
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
957,202
Never! Low pay and a bit of danger.
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,117,178
No.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
760,035
Me personally, no... but if you need extra money then you have to do what you have to do.
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
921,504
Why not try dog walking or newspaper deliver?
Hey. a lot of agents for MLM structured franchises, RECRUIT newbies right off the cash registier at Dollar General.
I don't Uber or Lift. However, I would be interested in placing my singage in your ride.
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
4,182,708
Many good responses.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,389,355
No plans for that in my future.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
6,426,155
I barely have time to drive for Bob.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,350,764
What is an Uber or a Lift?
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,222,281
I do not.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
5,246,557
I ride with Uber for convenience.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
4,907,547
I don't remember anyone mentioning that they did.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,555,100
I'm a REALTOR, it often feels like I'm a driver for my buyers.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
511,314
Do you plan to charge people for driving them around to show houses?
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
536,943
No. Real Estate keeps me busy.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
634,125
No
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,773,367
I met a Lift driver who was an agent in Raleigh, NC.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,242,204
5,583,328
OMG.... imagine picking up one of your potential buyers!!!
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,507,073
No. No client will respect you if they see you can't afford to make a living at real estate and also drive for those companies.
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
352,976
No, but there’s an App for that!
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
155,337
Just a heads up. While you can earn some "fast cash", just know that there are many downsides.
1. They say drivers earn about $15 per hour (with Lyft drivers earning more). https://rideshareapps.com/how-much-do-lyft-drivers-make/. BUT... that is before (self employed) taxes, gas, and other car expenses.
2. The best money is earned on holidays and peak times. Peak times are 10pm to 3am - the drinking crowd - which is also often the "vomiting in your car" crowd.
3. You need additional insurance to be fully protected. If you get in an accident, you will be covered by the insurance of Uber of Lyft, however they carry $1,000 and $2,500 deductibles respectively. If you don't disclose to your insurance company that you are a commercial driver (because that is what you become), they could drop you or fail to pay any claim resulting from an accident while driving professionally.
Yes, this is first hand experience. Back in 2016, Lyft was new to Phoenix and was paying $25-$40 per hour guaranteed. Being a night owl and perpetual side hustler, I drove those late nights and made about $300 per weekend for about 10 hours worth of work (this included tips). I actually enjoyed the interaction with most of the people. It was often an interesting social experiment - and sometimes a sad glimpse into empty and hurting souls.
Sadly, there is also a rise in crime against drivers. Ironically, a local real estate agent who was driving for Lyft part time ended up in a crossfire situation and got shot (wrong place and wrong time) and is still in rehab over a year later. Just last week a pregnant Lyft driver was murdered here in Phoenix.
I was a speaker at a Side Gig Summit last year and spoke about rideshare driving. Here is a Rideshare Drivers Guide I put together for that audience.
My two cents is that Lyft is a better company than Uber and they have a better company culture. While I don't drive anymore, I am a customer and always choose Lyft over Uber.
I have heard of lots of agents doing this, and while I understanding needing to keep the cashflow going, many of them see it as a marketing opportunity which I don't. I cannot imagine someone seeing their Uber or Lyft driver as a solid real estate professional... otherwise they would not be driving. When I drove, I never talked about what I did professionally, nor did it come up much.
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Pete Xavier
Pacific Palisades, CA
1,728,867
Not us; we are full-time professional real estate brokers
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
7,871,831
1,326,624
1,712,876
I don't like to drive. On the plus side for you it would allow you to see your area.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
4,800,132
1,847,911
No but I bet after you investigate it you will findit's not such a great deal.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
4,434,177
1,598,452
4,968,122
712,823
Funny you should mention this as I am now receiving unsolicited emails from both of them for employment opportunities.
5,879,826
3,986,308
902,538
No, but I use them as needed. All the drivers say they like it for good or extra cash. Lyft seems to be preferred by both drivers and riders.