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Create income stream by flipping high-demand restaurant reservations

Students or people with flexible time who live near high-demand dining markets

Immediate income, but likely short-term due to platform countermeasures

What Success Looks Like

$70K annual income from flipping reservations at premium restaurants with minimal time investment

Steps to Execute

1

Research highest-demand restaurants in major metropolitan area

2

Create multiple accounts on reservation platforms using different identities

3

Book reservations weeks/months in advance at peak times

4

List reservations on secondary market platforms

5

Price based on demand and restaurant exclusivity

6

Handle transfer logistics while maintaining anonymity

Checklist

Access to high-demand restaurant reservation systems
Multiple credible identities for booking
Platform for reselling (appointment trader sites)
Understanding of peak demand times and pricing
System for managing multiple bookings
Backup plan when platforms implement countermeasures

Inputs Needed

  • Time to monitor and book reservations
  • Multiple phone numbers and email addresses
  • Knowledge of local dining scene
  • Customer base willing to pay premium

Outputs

  • Direct cash payments for reservation transfers
  • Network of high-end dining customers
  • Understanding of hospitality market dynamics

Example

“Student creates fake accounts, books Carbone reservations months ahead, sells for $750-$1500 each, makes $70K annually”