Panhandling is much more profitable I hear - some dirty camo clothing - small piece of cardboard and a marker. Make up a sob story about coming home from ‘nam.
Wheelchair and a prosthetic limb are ideal if available.
Should be able to build quite the bankroll by football season.
We have them nearby at the major intersections begging for money. There is one in particular that you reminded me of. An older lady in a wheelchair (she lost a leg). She gets around very well though.
Someone posted on Nextdoor app about buying her a Whataburger meal and taking it to her. She threw the drink and bag of food in their face and said to stick it up their a$$. She wanted the money instead so she could buy alcohol and drugs.
A local reporter interviewed the woman since she is relatively well known around here. The woman said on a good day she could clear $200+ from people. That's $25/hr (tax free) for 8 hrs of begging.
Think about it JJ. Outdoor job, no physical labor, making $25/hr. You should try it.