Tired of gig apps and low pay? These five smart income streams can earn you $100/hour from your laptop.

What if I told you that there are real ways to make up to $100 an hour directly from home — without a degree, without experience, and without a huge social media following?
I’m about to uncover five simple and unsaturated ideas that you can start ASAP, even if you’re a complete beginner. These are real ways that people — including myself — are making real money right now.
So, let’s dive into
What’s up, money makers?
If you’re new here, I am PROFESSOR , and here we like to talk about all things money. And these money makers like to thrive, not just survive.
We’re all about having multiple streams of income here — and high-paying streams of income, at that.
1. Loss Draft Survey Inspector
This is one that I’ve recently made money with. I just got paid $97 for a fairly easy task that took me about an hour to complete.
Here’s what you do:
- You work as a freelancer contracted by companies that partner with insurance providers.
- You visit commercial or residential properties.
- You speak with the business owner. Their insurance company sends out inspectors to confirm that they are compliant within their lines of coverage.
- Along with taking photos, you submit a quick report.
I don’t have any formal certifications in this, and many companies are open to beginners — especially because a lot of people don’t even know this line of work exists.
What does this job look like?
- I get an order in the queue.
- I visit the location, take a few pictures, ask the owner a few questions.
- I go home, upload the survey, submit it.
That’s it.
Different companies pay different prices. Some pay a flat fee, some pay for travel. One of these jobs paid me $97.
Check your local listings — there are opportunities for commercial (businesses) and residential (homes) inspections.
2. Build and Sell AI Web Apps (Hostinger Horizons)
This might be the smartest and most innovative way to make money this year.
Let me introduce you to a company called Hostinger Horizons. It’s an AI-powered builder that creates complete web apps or websites in minutes.
- No coding required.
- No developers needed.
- No design experience.
Just describe what you want — for example, a personal trainer site with video lessons and a membership area — and Horizons builds it, including styling and payment tools. One click and your site is live.
Make money two ways:
- Build your own digital business.
- Offer this as a paid service to clients who don’t know where to start.
Think: coaches, small businesses, local businesses, content creators.
There are people charging $300 to $1,000 per project — and with Horizons, you can build them in under an hour.
3. Get Paid to Narrate Audiobooks (ACX + Fiverr)
This is for my money makers who love storytelling. If you have a clear voice, you can get paid to narrate books on ACX.com (Amazon KDP and Audible’s platform).
No studio needed.
You can start with free tools like Audacity and a basic mic.
Don’t stop at ACX:
- Fiverr.com
- Upwork.com
List your voiceover services on all three. I’m all about being findable.
Pay Range:
- ACX pays $100 to $400 per finished hour (after editing).
- Fiverr and Upwork let you set your own rates.
I’ve shared examples on my channel. Plenty of beginners are getting paid, not just pros.
4. Get Paid for Research Studies
This is NOT just surveys. These are actual research studies that companies pay for because your feedback is valuable.
Many of them:
- Are done via Zoom.
- Pay $75 to $300 per session.
- Take under 90 minutes.
- Pay via PayPal within 24 hours.
I get tons of emails with offers like these — just sit, chat, and get paid.
5. Teach or Tutor Online
Knowledge is very profitable right now — even without a teaching degree.
You can:
- Teach school subjects
- Offer test prep
- Give language lessons
- Teach AI skills for beginners (hot and growing fast)
Use platforms like:
- tutor.com
- preply.com
- Kaplan
- Udemy
If you specialize in something high demand (especially AI), you can charge $75 to $150/hour.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re just starting out or tired of gig apps like DoorDash or Instacart, these methods can help you make real money from home.
My personal favorite?
#2 — Building AI web apps with Hostinger Horizons. Total game changer.
It’s free to try, and once you see how fast you can build full web apps… you’ll be hooked.
Also — AI is booming. If you already use AI, teach others how to use it too. Help them adapt, or they might get replaced by it.
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