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Rent your garage, driveway for extra income

Parkatmyhouse.com matches homeowners with drivers desperate to find affordable parking

By Inman News Feed

Add Comment | Comments: 0 | Posted Feb. 15, 2012

What has been Eskinazi's prime example of a success story?

"A minister who runs a church near a major train station in the U.K. has earned over $180,000 from renting out eight spots over the last few years, contributing over half of the church's annual income," Eskinazi reported.

"The spaces are more than 50 percent cheaper than the commercial parking lot close by, and drivers also have the good feeling of contributing to their local community."

I'm sure priests with a church anywhere near a ballpark are already dialed in to the idea.

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