The 15 Best Ways To Invest $1,000 Right Now Photo credit: CC license by Penny Blankenship 4. Rent an Industrial Lawn Mower Seasonal investments are a great way to earn money fast. With spring and summer on the way, you can buy a heavy-duty lawn mower and earn money mowing lawns for your neighbors. If you earn $25 per lawn, you can make back your investment and then some by the end of the summer. Prev4 of 16Next Facebook Comments comments