Antenna and dish service for landlords and property managers

Set up and maintain TV antennas and satellite dishes across rental units for landlords and property managers.

Startup cost$3k to $12k
Monthly revenue$2.5k to $10k
Time needed20+ h/week
First incomeMonths
  • $3k-12k
  • Part-time
  • Out and about
  • Licence or permit needed

Estimates for a small start in the US, not guarantees.

Official data

8,107 US businesses with employees in this field, +2.5% in a year

NAICS 238290 “Other building equipment contractors”. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023.

What it is

You handle TV reception for rental properties: installing shared or per-unit antennas and dishes, fixing reception complaints between tenants, and removing or resetting equipment when tenants move out.

Your first three steps

  1. Make a simple one-page price list for per-unit installs and service calls, and a short service agreement
  2. Contact ten local property managers and landlords in your county and offer a free reception check on one problem unit
  3. Check state and local rules on low-voltage or contractor licensing and insurance, and ask what proof of insurance property managers require
Who pays

Small landlords, property management companies, apartment managers and vacation rental owners.

How it makes money

Per-unit install fees, hourly or per-call repair charges, and a monthly or annual service agreement with property managers who want one reliable contact.

Skills that help
  • Safe working at height
  • Cabling and signal troubleshooting
  • Dependable scheduling and invoicing for business clients
Watch out for
  • Many property managers want proof of general liability insurance, and some ask to be named on your policy
  • Licensing for low-voltage or cable work varies by state and city, so check with your state licensing board
  • Landlord approval and HOA or building rules may limit where dishes and antennas can go
  • Late payments from property companies, so use written agreements and clear payment terms
  • Workers' compensation insurance once you hire helpers

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Everything you need to start: antenna and dish service for landlords and property managers

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to start an antenna service for landlords?

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on your equipment, vehicle setup, insurance and stock of antennas and dishes. Costs vary with the size of the properties you plan to serve.

How much can I earn servicing rental properties?

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,500 to $10,000, depending on how many landlords and properties you serve. The low end assumes roughly 20 hours a week. Written payment terms can help with late payments from property companies.

What rules should I check before working on rental properties?

Check licensing for low-voltage or cable work with your state licensing board, as it varies by state and city. Also check landlord approval and HOA or building rules, general liability proof property managers may ask for, and workers' compensation if you hire.

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