Give Me Some Advice on How to be a Rentboy

[Guest parisrio2000]

I'm thinking of doing this. When I was in Brazil I was offered decent sums several times by the men there when they came on to me and I told them I was straight. In the US a lot of gay guys come on to me. I would like to be able to make some money off this. But I'm not sure how to do it.

First of all in the US, in New York or Boston, how would I go about advertising myself or finding clients? I don't think craigslist works (and it's full of cops trolling from what I heard), and not sure about other sites. I don't want to put my profile up on any site where I have to pay or leave my real name in any way. I'm also not sure about sites, and how safe they are in general.

Alternatively, in Brazil there are saunas where you can start doing this, but there's nothing like that in the US...or is there? Are there bars or clubs where you can go and it's "understood" or at least possibly understood by the patrons that you're there to hustle? I'd almost prefer to do it in person, because they can see me and I can see them, but I don't know if this is done anymore. Also I obviously don't want to do it by waiting out on a street corner.

My main concern is that I'd want to do it in a way that's worthwhile. I thought about it before, but I don't want to do it a couple of times for a few hundred bux and then have a long dry spell. A few hundred won't do anything for me, and, the adventure part of it aside, I want to be able to make some real money off this, which means either having a network of clients, or having some very rich client.

Please don't troll my thread, I'd like to get some real advice from people who know the market, etc.; I know I've traded words with some of you in the past, but there's no reason to derail my thread here. About me, I'm a guy of "questionable" sexuality, bi I suppose, never bottomed and mostly do stuff only with women (so I'd want to be exclusively a top) and I'm handsome, in very good shape, athletic, have a tan, clean, etc., I learned how to be a good rentboy from the guys in Brazil haha. I want to try it out, but not sure what the best way to start is.

[Guest josephga]

If you want it to be worthwhile then you must pay for quality advertising. In New York that means Rentboy

A small paid ad on back page might be okay to grab your first few clients my advice take that money and invest it in quality advertising & decent photos not photos shot on a phone but with a decent digital camera. if you cant afford a photographer get a tripod. I shoot all my massage ads myself that way.

Speaking of massage unless your licensed id advice against offering that since it comes with its on separate laws. escorting for time only isn't illegal massaging without a license is illegal regardless of how many ads you see out there. Shoot good photos. id say 1 good full body clothed shot, 1 full body nude shot. a couple of cock and ass shots. no tacky shots like holding a soda can to your dick. Id also suggest a good face shot. I know you can get clients without face shots but having them imo will increase your chances especially starting out until you get some reviews. safety advice req all clients to finalize appointments by phone no blocked numbers. No drugs no barebacking regardless of the offer assume everyone has stds use protection. If they come to you. have a clean place, good hygiene, no talking or texting on phone while with clients. Don't claim things you dont offer. example. dont claim to bottom if you dont. Be on time for appointments. Don't ever talk about sex and money in the same conversation. Most importantly this is what makes or brakes you, remember this. Your clients pick you..

[Guest parisrio2000]

If you want it to be worthwhile then you must pay for quality advertising. In New York that means Rentboy

A small paid ad on back page might be okay to grab your first few clients my advice take that money and invest it in quality advertising & decent photos not photos shot on a phone but with a decent digital camera. if you cant afford a photographer get a tripod. I shoot all my massage ads myself that way.

Speaking of massage unless your licensed id advice against offering that since it comes with its on separate laws. escorting for time only isn't illegal massaging without a license is illegal regardless of how many ads you see out there. Shoot good photos. id say 1 good full body clothed shot, 1 full body nude shot. a couple of cock and ass shots. no tacky shots like holding a soda can to your dick. Id also suggest a good face shot. I know you can get clients without face shots but having them imo will increase your chances especially starting out until you get some reviews. safety advice req all clients to finalize appointments by phone no blocked numbers. No drugs no barebacking regardless of the offer assume everyone has stds use protection. If they come to you. have a clean place, good hygiene, no talking or texting on phone while with clients. Don't claim things you dont offer. example. dont claim to bottom if you dont. Be on time for appointments. Don't ever talk about sex and money in the same conversation. Most importantly this is what makes or brakes you, remember this. Your clients pick you..

Thanks for advice. So the main venue you suggest for advertising would be rentboy? I'm reluctant to do this because you have to pay with card = giving out real name and info.

Are there really no venues, etc., where you can just meet clients in person? Like certain bars, or fancy hotel bars lol

[Guest josephga]

well you could get a job as a stripper and pick up clients at the clubs lol

[TotallyOz]

Hey, I have an idea, post your photo here and lets us help guide you!

[Guest josephga]

yeah if not comfortable with your face being posted you could post a body shot or two here and everyone can give feed back. plus there members here in new york someone might give you a spin zero cost in advertising.

[BigK]

Thanks for advice. So the main venue you suggest for advertising would be rentboy? I'm reluctant to do this because you have to pay with card = giving out real name and info.

Are there really no venues, etc., where you can just meet clients in person? Like certain bars, or fancy hotel bars lol

Get a cash Credit Card. You can register any name you want and pay with that credit card. That's how most pay for their porn.

[Guest rimchair]

I'm thinking of doing this. When I was in Brazil I was offered decent sums several times by the men there when they came on to me and I told them I was straight. In the US a lot of gay guys come on to me. I would like to be able to make some money off this. But I'm not sure how to do it.

Also I obviously don't want to do it by waiting out on a street corner.

Obviously, we don't want to be teased...

[lookin]

I'm thinking of doing this. When I was in Brazil I was offered decent sums several times by the men there when they came on to me and I told them I was straight. In the US a lot of gay guys come on to me. I would like to be able to make some money off this. But I'm not sure how to do it.

I would say Step 1 is to stop refusing decent sums of money.

[Guest parisrio2000]

I would say Step 1 is to stop refusing decent sums of money.

I don't want it to be just a one-off thing though. Doing it a couple of times is not worth it...also I wasn't ready. Since then a rentboy friend of mine in Brazil told me he uses certain pills to help the act along...

I will try to post some pics here later since members are asking...

[Guest DJ69Cruiser]

Hi Parisrio,

The first person to reply to your question gave you some good advice ... but there is a LOT more you need to know and to seriously consider before ever doing what you are thinking about.

As for sites to advertise on, there are several. And some better than others.

But IF you are really bent on becoming a "Rent Boy", you really need to do two things right away: 1) secure advice and guidence on this subject from someone you can trust and rely on - or at the very least, discussing this with someone who has a lot of experience as a Rent Boy or Male Escort. 2) And you definitely need to be extremely honest with yourself about your motives for wanting to become a Rent Boy.

DJ

[Guest parisrio2000]

Hi Parisrio,

The first person to reply to your question gave you some good advice ... but there is a LOT more you need to know and to seriously consider before ever doing what you are thinking about.

As for sites to advertise on, there are several. And some better than others.

But IF you are really bent on becoming a "Rent Boy", you really need to do two things right away: 1) secure advice and guidence on this subject from someone you can trust and rely on - or at the very least, discussing this with someone who has a lot of experience as a Rent Boy or Male Escort. 2) And you definitely need to be extremely honest with yourself about your motives for wanting to become a Rent Boy.

DJ

Hmmm...and would that someone be you? PM me if you want...

As for extremely honest, yes, I want money, I want adventure, and I don't like working a real job. I also like to be admired. I have a friend in Brazil who's a successful rentboy and he seems to be swimming in cash and to have an interesting life (better than working, anyway), despite having to do some unpleasant things. But not sure what you mean, you'd have to be more specific...

[AdamSmith]

I don't want it to be just a one-off thing though. Doing it a couple of times is not worth it...

On the other hand, these spontaneous offers you get seem like valuable opportunities to try out the experience of escorting, with no upfront investment in advertising, and get some firsthand idea of whether you like it and can do it.

[Guest josephga]

Biggest challenge do you have the acting skills and that little something most people lack to be able to perform sexually with just anyone. Worst case example. guy calls books an appointment. you show up he weighs 380lbs horrible teeth and equally bad hygiene. Can you have sex with that guy?

[Guest NCBored]

On the other hand, these spontaneous offers you get seem like valuable opportunities to try out the experience of escorting, with no upfront investment in advertising, and get some firsthand idea of whether you like it and can do it.

Excellent point!

Just because someone WANTS to escort and meets the PHYSICAL requirements doesn't mean that he has the emotional & psychological traits needed to deliver a successful experience.