You do not need money to make money. These passive income ideas require time and effort, not capital.
1. Create a Blog
Start a blog about your expertise. Once it ranks, ads and affiliate income stream in passively.
2. Write an E-book
Self-publish on Amazon Kindle. Write once, earn forever.
3. Start a YouTube Channel
Create evergreen videos. They keep generating views and ad revenue for years.
4. Sell Print on Demand
Design t-shirts, mugs, and stickers. The platform handles production and shipping.
5. Affiliate Marketing
Promote products you use and love. Earn commissions when people buy through your links.
6. Create a Newsletter
Build an audience interested in a niche. Paid subscriptions create recurring income.
7. Sell Stock Photos
Upload photos to Shutterstock or Adobe Stock. Earn when people download them.
8. Create Templates
Design spreadsheets, presentations, or social media templates. Sell on Gumroad or Etsy.
9. Build an App
Use no-code tools like Bubble. Solve a problem and monetize with ads.
10. Rent Out Space
List a spare room on Airbnb or rent storage space.
Getting Started
Pick one idea and commit. Building passive income takes time, but the freedom is worth it.