Used scooter reseller from home

Students, commuters, city riders and people wanting a cheap second vehicle for short trips.

The margin between what you pay for a scooter plus your repair costs and the price you sell it for, plus small add-on sales like helmets, locks and covers.

• Basic scooter mechanics
• Spotting good deals and fair prices
• Clear, honest selling
• Paperwork and record keeping

• Many states require a dealer license once you sell more than a few vehicles a year, so check before you start flipping
• Home business rules: check zoning, any home occupation permit, and HOA or lease limits on storing and showing vehicles
• Title problems: never buy a scooter without a clean title or proper paperwork
• General liability and garage or inventory insurance, since a home policy may not cover vehicles for sale
• Sales tax registration and collection rules for vehicle sales in your state
• Safety and liability if you sell a scooter with a hidden fault, so inspect and document condition

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many scooters you buy, repair parts, safety gear and insurance. These are estimates, so start with a few units and track your costs closely.

Things to check include whether your state requires a dealer license once you sell more than a few vehicles a year, home business zoning and HOA or lease limits, clean titles, inventory insurance, and sales tax rules for vehicle sales.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many scooters you sell and their prices. That is an estimate only. Inspect and document each scooter's condition, since hidden faults can create liability.