Make money on stuff you already own

By Dana Dean
St. Louis (KSDK) -- Make money on stuff you already own. The idea is called collaborative consumption.
There are a growing number of websites allowing people to rent their stuff. Items like cameras and camping gear, even that empty parking spot in your garage can now earn you money.
Anyone with space can post www.parkatmyhouse.com. Maybe you don't own a car or just have an extra spot. One person in Creve Coeur hopes to make $65 bucks a month off of 2 spaces in their private garage.
With www.storeatmyhouse.com, you can rent out your closet for someone's storage or your driveway for a parking spot. You sign an agreement with the space owner to make sure items are safe, and you can also see the reputation of the owner through reviews.
Then there's www.airbnb.com. This site lets you rent out a room in your own home for people to spend the night, similar to a bed and breakfast. It's geared for anyone who thinks they'd make a great host.
So maybe you don't have space, but you have stuff. That's what www.snapgoods.com is for. It's a website being used in major cities, and just opened to people in St. Louis. SnapGoods helps people earn money by renting out their stuff people may not be using everyday. The site verifies identity, contact information, and even guarantees transactions.