YouTube is a very good place to make money even as a newbie. So many people are taking this opportunity. But you have to be careful so you don't wake up after 3 months of yardwork and get demonetized. YouTube want contents that are original and even if the contents is under common creative, you should be able to repurpose it. Add significant effect like transitions. Do not use copyrighted audio/sound. You should be careful while using free Ai tools as well. It will take you some months to get monetized as you need 1000 subscribers and 4000 watch hours. That's not a joke and that's why you have to do something creative and captivating.