How-to videos on TikTok and YouTube show vending entrepreneurs unloading bricks of cash. But is it that simple?

Starting a business isn't simple, but vending machines don't require as much funding, resources, or employees as other ventures.

Start a Home-Based Vending Business Once you get things going, a vending machine business can be one of the easiest passive income ideas to manage.

Let's break down exactly how much money you can make with vending machines, what they actually cost, how much time they take and the rookie mistakes to avoid.