How to earn from your items, how to rent smart, and what's happening in the Lendmates community.
Cheap to buy, almost impossible to break, and in demand all year round: why a moving kit is the most underrated listing on the platform — with real prices and numbers.
Tents, sleeping bags and camp stoves sit idle 11 months a year. Reference rates and the "complete kit" strategy that triples your average booking value.
Hard-shell suitcases sit idle 11 months a year but are gold in August: reference prices, who's renting, and the "matching set" strategy that maximizes bookings.
Beach gear works two weeks a year — and vacation renters need it every Saturday. Reference prices, typical borrowers and the "beach kit" strategy worth €450+ per season.
It works 5 days a year and sits in the garage the rest of the time — the perfect rental item. Daily rates, seasonal peaks and how to recoup the purchase cost in 2–3 months.
Pools and inflatables sit idle 10 months a year, but in the 2 peak months they can earn hundreds of euros: rates, borrowers and the seasonal "pool party" strategy.
Your generator sits idle 11 months a year but it's one of the highest-value rentals: reference rates, seasonal earnings and the "power kit" strategy that doubles every booking.
Padel is booming and most casual players don't own a racket: rental price benchmarks, seasonal earnings and the padel kit strategy that doubles every booking.
Rods, reels and float tubes sitting idle in your garage are worth gold in summer: rental price benchmarks, seasonal earnings and the ready-to-fish kit strategy that doubles every booking.
Masks, fins and wetsuits work two weeks a year — and right now they're worth gold. Rental price benchmarks, seasonal earnings and the beach kit strategy that doubles every booking.
Your grill works a handful of weekends a year — and right now it's worth gold. Rental rates, seasonal earnings and the grill kit strategy that doubles every booking.
Your roof box works two weeks a year — and right now it's worth gold. Reference prices, compatibility, fitting tips and what one summer season earns.
The portable AC works three weeks a year — and it's worth gold right now: reference rates, season earnings and the "cool kit" strategy for lenders.
Backpacks, boots, poles and sleeping bags: what they cost to rent, what they earn in a season, and the "trail kit" strategy worth €250+ per booking.
The action camera is the gadget everyone buys and hardly uses: how much it earns as a rental, the accessories that double your listing and how to ride the summer peak.
Wedding dresses, suits, cocktail dresses: how much they cost to rent and how much you can earn listing them. Prices, sizing and cleaning explained.
Gazebos, tables and chairs sit unused most of the year. Here's how much they earn peer-to-peer, reference prices and the "party kit" strategy.
Strollers, car seats and travel cribs: what's worth renting out peer-to-peer, how much you earn, and how to handle hygiene and safety.
Your drone sits in a drawer 10 months a year? It's one of the most requested peer-to-peer rentals. See how much it really earns, who rents it and the rules.
Downhill or cross-country skis: which earns more peer-to-peer? A real comparison of prices, seasonal demand and earnings per season, with the numbers.
Lawn mowers, trimmers and pressure washers sit idle 50 weeks a year. Here's what they really earn peer-to-peer, reference prices and the "garden kit" strategy.
Five real stories — a camera, a stroller, power tools, mountain gear and a projector. How long each took to pay off its full cost on Lendmates.
Is your electric bike gathering dust in the garage? See what it really earns peer-to-peer, how to price it and how to handle seasonal demand.
Less competition, easier handovers, powerful word of mouth. Why mid-sized towns are the best ground for peer-to-peer rental — for lenders and borrowers alike.
Lighter suitcase, deeper experience. Why slow travel is booming in Italy and how peer-to-peer rental lets you pack light without giving anything up.
From the first request to the QR code handover: how Lendmates's chat works and why keeping every conversation in the app protects you and your items.
The average drill is used 15 minutes in its whole life. Here's how much it earns as a rental, which kits pay best, and why ROI lands in just a few months.
Your calendar is the hidden engine of your earnings. Weekends, lead time, blocks and buffers: the concrete levers to fill your booking schedule.
Want borrowers to keep coming back to you? Discover the concrete strategies to build loyalty, earn 5-star reviews, and fill your rental calendar.
Two-way reviews, verified rentals only, and a reputation that doubles your booking requests. Inside the system that lets strangers trade with confidence.
The economics and culture shift behind a generation choosing access over ownership — and why your idle items are their next rental.
Hour-by-hour timeline, ready-to-send messages, when to charge an extra day and the 4 habits that prevent late returns entirely.
90-day plan to build a real extra income stream from items you already own. Three items, three steps, one goal.
Ropes, harnesses, shoes: how to earn money renting out climbing equipment safely on Lendmates.
Everything about prices, wattage, what to check at pickup and how lenders earn by renting out event gear.
How much do you really earn renting your console? Prices, income simulations and strategies for lenders.
Prices, what to check at pickup and how lenders can earn from instruments collecting dust at home.
Prices, Italian regulations, safety tips and how to maximize your earnings renting out your e-scooter.
Published your listing but getting no requests? Here's what's wrong and how to fix it in 30 minutes.
Drills, sanders, circular saws: how to rent power tools from private individuals, prices and safety tips.
Prices, safety, what to check at pickup and how to earn money renting your paddleboard or kayak.
Save 50% vs. professional rentals. How to borrow (or lend) camera gear the smart way.
300 unused items per household, €2,400 of dormant value in the garage. The sharing economy answers this.
The 1% rule, seasonal adjustments and the three mistakes that kill your conversion rate.
From cameras to drones, road bikes to ski gear — discover what's in demand and what you could earn.
What the law says, how rental income is taxed, and when you'd need a VAT number — all clearly explained.
Real income simulations by category: camera, bike, drone, tent, scooter and more — net of all commissions.
Photos are the first thing a borrower sees. 5 simple tricks to take pictures that get instant bookings.
Your basement is full of money you don't know you have. Here are the most requested items by borrowers in your area.
Fewer impulse purchases, more sharing. Stories from those who chose renting as a lifestyle.
Everything you need to know about how we protect you and your items during every rental.
Every month we add new features to make renting easier and easier. Here's what's new.
Tent, sleeping bag, stove, lantern. All rented, zero storage stress after the holidays.