Real Estate Rookie This Online Side Hustle Pays for My Rentals (And Could Fund Your First Deal)
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Dec 17, 2025 Cody Berman, a digital income expert who scaled his side hustle to over $15,000 a month, shares his journey of creating digital products. He discusses how anyone can start with low capital, even just $40, to generate significant income for real estate investments. Cody emphasizes the advantages of digital products over physical ones and explores effective strategies for product creation using tools like Canva and Etsy. He shares realistic earnings goals and encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to take immediate action by launching their first product.
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Ski Trip That Changed Everything
- Cody had his breakthrough at FinCon while skiing in Lake Tahoe when sales cha-ching alerts kept going off.
- He made $718 that week from products he created months earlier which convinced him to focus on digital products.
Aim For Realistic First Milestones
- Start small and aim for consistent monthly growth; $500–$1,000/month is a realistic early goal.
- Treat each product as a passive income machine and scale by adding more products over time.
Start With Minimal Cash
- You can launch with almost zero capital: Etsy ID verification plus free tools like Canva and low-cost keyword tools.
- Expect to invest time rather than money; a $40 tech stack can be enough to start.