Starting with Limited Capital
You dont need thousands of dollars to start building passive income. Many successful passive income streams started with nothing more than time, skills, and determination.
Zero to Low Cost Options
- Content creation: YouTube, blogging, podcasting (free to start)
- Print-on-demand: Design and sell without inventory costs
- Affiliate marketing: Promote products for commission
- Digital products: eBooks, templates, courses
- Stock photography: Sell photos from your phone
- High-yield savings: Earn interest on savings you already have
Under $500 Investment Ideas
- Start a niche website with cheap hosting
- Create and sell online courses
- Launch a simple mobile app
- Invest in dividend stocks through fractional shares
- Start peer-to-peer lending with small amounts
Making the Most of Limited Resources
- Focus on one income stream at a time
- Reinvest early earnings to accelerate growth
- Use free tools and platforms when possible
- Trade time for money initially, then systematize
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