✅ 1. Where to Find Cleanout Jobs (Fastest Options)
A. Nextdoor (your best immediate play)
You’re already thinking about using Nextdoor — perfect for:
Families handling estates Landlords needing fast turnovers People doing decluttering / garage cleanouts What to post:
“I help homeowners with full-home cleanouts, garage clearouts, junk removal, and item reselling to save you money.” Keep it simple + neighbor-friendly. B. Facebook Marketplace + Local Groups
Search and post in:
“Moving + Decluttering” groups “Landlord / Property Manager” groups People CONSTANTLY post:
“Need garage cleaned out.” “Need junk removal ASAP.” You can jump in instantly.
C. Craigslist → “Gigs” Section
Look for:
This is VERY common and usually same-day cash.
✅ 2. How to Get Foreclosure / Bank / REO Cleanout Contracts
These are more official but pay very well.
A. Work With Property Preservation Companies
Banks don’t hire people directly — they hire property preservation vendors.
Search for companies like:
MCS (Mortgage Contracting Services) MSI (Mortgage Specialists Intl.) Wolverine Property Preservation Search terms to use:
“Property preservation vendor application” “Bank foreclosure cleanout contractor signup” These companies give you:
Locks / winterization (optional) Tip: They usually want:
LLC (optional but helpful) Liability insurance (you can get cheap) Ability to take photos before/after B. Contact Local Real Estate Investors
Investors CONSTANTLY need:
Where to find them:
Facebook groups (“Tampa real estate investors”) Marketplace listings for “cash buyers” Message them like:
“If you ever need fast trash-outs or cleanouts on your properties, I can handle same-day service with photos, hauling, and disposal.”
Investors = repeat clients.
C. Landlords + Property Managers
This is one of the BEST sources.
Where to find them:
Google: “property management Tampa” Facebook groups: “Tampa landlords” Offer:
✅ 3. Estate Cleanout Contracts
These often have the BEST resale value.
To find them:
Contact estate sale companies (“Tampa estate sales”) Post in local senior community groups Connect with probate attorneys (many need cleanout companies) This is how you get all the valuable items too.
✅ 4. How to Profit From the Junk / Items You Clean Out
Where to resell:
Metal recycling yards (scrap = quick cash) High-value items people throw out:
You’d be shocked what people leave behind.
✅ 5. If You Want This to Be a Business
You can start as small as:
Pickup truck + trailer (optional) Facebook + Nextdoor posts Or turn it into a real business:
Google Business Profile (HIGHLY recommended) SEO targeting “junk removal near me” This pairs perfectly with your marketing agency skills because you can quickly generate leads for yourself.