Halloween Yard-Haunt Rentals 🎃
You collect killer used animatronics, inflatables, or fog machines, and rent them out as weekend yard haunt packages.
💡 Concept
You collect killer used animatronics, inflatables, or fog machines, and rent them out as weekend yard haunt packages. The key: deliver, set up, and pack down for stressed-out families or event planners.
🧰 Micro-Capex Stack
- $600 for used props via Craigslist or Facebook
- Large plastic bins for storage
- Canva flyer + local Nextdoor ad
⚡ 48-Hour Validation
- Tease your gear with a short reel in a local parents’ group
- Offer: “Yard haunt package — set up + pick up. $149/weekend”
- Book 3+ houses in a week = viable
📦 Product Includes
- 3–5 props (fog, sound, light, motion)
- Setup + teardown in one day
- Bonus: optional graveyard sign with family name
🚀 Scale Plays
- Add upsells: candy chutes, photo booths, scream soundtracks
- License a playbook to teens in other neighborhoods
- Offer early-bird booking discount by Sept. 15
⚠️ Pitfalls to Dodge
- Storage needs—these are big, bulky, and sensitive
- Rain kills animatronics—prep covers and backup days
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