These side hustle apps are offering users a way to earn extra money

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (InvestigateTV) - Apps that let people rent out things they already own are offering users a way to earn extra cash without taking on an in-person part-time job.Instead of signing up to drive for a rideshare service or deliver groceries, some people are turning to rental platforms that allow them to make money on their own schedule by listing items they already have at home.Reese Grau has been renting out her closet on the Pickle app for the last five years.“Basically, if I rent it out four times, I make my money back,” Grau said. “So, it’s kind of like girl math…return on my investment.”Pickle allows users to list items from their real-life closet on the app, from accessories and shoes to clothing. Grau said larger rentals, such as higher-end dresses, can bring in more money.“I get some bigger rentals — like a nicer dress — I can make more,” she said. “There’s been weeks where I’ve made $200 a week.”Over the last year, Grau said she rented out 85 items and earned abou