What things actually earn: 14 fields, Q3 2026
30 September 2026Gross and net margin, payback and owner hours across fourteen researched fields — the table the rest of the site is built on.
Every dive files the same row. This is what the rows look like side by side — which is the only way to tell whether 44% net is good or bad for the capital it takes.
| Field | To start | Gross | Net | Payback | Owner h/wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-storage | €195k | 78% | 44% | 38 mo | 4 |
| Dental clinic (3 chairs) | €320k | 61% | 19% | 27 mo | 35 |
| Car wash, subscription | €240k | 71% | 31% | 31 mo | 12 |
| Vending route (40 machines) | €78k | 52% | 23% | 19 mo | 16 |
| Co-living (40 rooms, leased) | €110k | 46% | 17% | 14 mo | 20 |
| Freight forwarding | €35k | 19% | 11% | 9 mo | 45 |
| Padel courts (4) | €420k | 69% | 28% | 40 mo | 8 |
| Laundromat | €165k | 74% | 36% | 33 mo | 6 |
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