You can do it without adding cash to start with. It takes longer, but it can be done. Key is to be smart about who you upvote, where you invest your time reading/commenting, and write at least a few blog posts per week.
One thing that can help you out is Steem Follower . You vote on other people's content and get credit for those votes. As a new member you get a pretty large bonus from your value of your vote to help boost you.
If you invest 5-10 votes a day there you will then get votes when you post. It helps get you some exposure and know you will get some votes when you do post.
Anything that I explained that you want clarification on let me know. More then willing to help point you in the right direction.
I am on steemfollwer atm, third day now. If i'm not mistaken it is where i first saw one of your posts.
Perfect. That will help you get your posts a little boost.
I'm reading over your posts here again and I'm starting to get it lol
Thanks again for all your help.
I just got back my first small reward and i'm starting to see what goes where in my wallet
It's fun getting that first reward.