Passive income: NO

Earning passive income from a garage sale side hustle is unlikely for most people. Garage sales typically require active involvement in sourcing items, setting up sales, and interacting with customers. To make it passive, one would need to automate sourcing, pricing, and selling, possibly through online platforms like eBay or consignment shops, but this shifts the model away from traditional garage sales. Most people do not reach this level of automation, as it requires significant upfront investment and systemization. Outliers may achieve passive income by scaling operations and outsourcing tasks, but this is rare. Common myths include the belief that garage sales can be easily scaled or automated without substantial effort. Realistically, it becomes passive for those who can leverage technology and outsourcing effectively, but not for the average person running occasional sales.