Appliance supplier for landlords and property managers

Small landlords, property management companies, house flippers and real estate investors who need appliances fast and at a fair price.

You earn the margin between your wholesale cost and your price, with extra for delivery, installation and haul-away. Repeat orders from a few steady clients matter most.

• Sales and relationship building
• Quoting and keeping track of orders
• Knowing appliance brands and sizes
• Reliable follow-up

• Sales tax registration and resale certificates, check your state's rules for resellers
• General liability insurance, plus clarity on who is responsible for damage during delivery
• A home occupation permit may be needed, and HOA or lease rules may apply
• Margins can be thin if a distributor changes prices, so confirm costs before quoting
• Warranty and return handling, agree in writing who deals with defective units

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your setup. Because you work from home and order from distributors or wholesalers, you avoid showroom costs. Treat the range as an estimate and confirm your own figures.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many landlords and property managers you serve and the size of their orders. Margins can be thin if a distributor changes prices, so confirm costs before quoting.

Check your state's sales tax registration and resale certificate rules for resellers. Also check general liability insurance, who is responsible for damage during delivery, and whether you need a home occupation permit or must follow HOA or lease rules.