As an animator most of the time while freelancing you will be creating ad content or explainer videos for business. 

Also, when you improve your skills you could be working with big production companies as a contractor or this side hustle can become your opportunity to get a job in the industry.

Computer;
Adobe After Effects;
Adobe Animate.

$1500 - 3000 monthly

✅ Cheap to start

✅ Easy to find work

✅ Flexible

✅ Work from anywhere

❌ A lot of time needs to be invested to get good

❌ You might encounter a creative block

❌ Hard clients

The best way to get clients is through having social media presence or platforms like Upwork and Fiverr.