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Sourcing Jobs

1. Where to Find Cleanout Jobs (Fastest Options)

A. Nextdoor (your best immediate play)

You’re already thinking about using Nextdoor — perfect for:
People moving
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:
“Junk Removal” groups
“Estate Sales” groups
“Moving + Decluttering” groups
“Landlord / Property Manager” groups
People CONSTANTLY post:
“Need garage cleaned out.”
“Need junk removal ASAP.”
“Tenant left trash.”
You can jump in instantly.

C. Craigslist → “Gigs” Section

Look for:
Cleanouts
Moving assistance
Junk removal
Estate cleanup
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)
Safeguard Properties
MSI (Mortgage Specialists Intl.)
Cyprexx
Altisource
Wolverine Property Preservation
Search terms to use:
“Property preservation vendor application”
“REO cleanout jobs”
“Bank foreclosure cleanout contractor signup”
These companies give you:
Eviction cleanouts
Trash-outs
Debris removal
Lawn care
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:
Property trash-outs
Hoarder cleanups
Eviction cleanouts
Where to find them:
Local REIA meetups
Facebook groups (“Tampa real estate investors”)
BiggerPockets forum
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”
Yelp: property managers
Facebook groups: “Tampa landlords”
Offer:
Move-out cleanouts
Junk removal
Unit turnovers

3. Estate Cleanout Contracts

These often have the BEST resale value.
To find them:
Contact estate sale companies (“Tampa estate sales”)
Post on Nextdoor
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:

Facebook Marketplace
OfferUp
eBay
Craigslist
Vintage furniture buyers
Pawn shops
Metal recycling yards (scrap = quick cash)

High-value items people throw out:

Power tools
Electronics
Appliances
Vintage furniture
Collectibles
Yard equipment
Gym gear
Bikes
TVs
Computers
Car parts
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)
Dolly + gloves
Facebook + Nextdoor posts
Or turn it into a real business:
Junk removal LLC
Google Business Profile (HIGHLY recommended)
SEO targeting “junk removal near me”
Before/after photos
Automated quote system
This pairs perfectly with your marketing agency skills because you can quickly generate leads for yourself.

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