12 Passive Income Sources That Required Zero Starting Money

Looking to build wealth without upfront investment? Here are 12 proven ways to generate passive income starting from zero, along with detailed strategies for each method.

1. Content Creation on Medium:

Potential Monthly Income: $100 - $1,000+
- Join Medium’s Partner Program (free)
- Write articles in your area of expertise
- Focus on evergreen topics that generate long-term views
- Build a following through consistent publishing
- Optimize stories for Medium’s internal search engine

Time to First Dollar:

1-3 months

Success Tips:

- Publish at least 2-3 articles weekly
- Study successful Medium writers in your niche
- Engage with other writers' content
- Join Medium publications to increase visibility

2. Print-on-Demand Designs

Potential Monthly Income: $200 - $2,000+
- Use free design tools like Canva
- Upload designs to platforms like Redbubble or Merch by Amazon
- Create designs targeting specific…