Yes, I'm also doing this freelance thing.
When I started I had skills but no knowledge of how to sell my skills. Then I read somewhere about writing online and blogging. I started taking lessons, read many e-books on freelance writing, and then when I felt that I was ready, I put all the knowledge to use and made decent money without breaking my back. I started with blogs, affiliate marketing, used Googke AdSense on my blogs to monetize them, and then sold my services on several writing platforms. I work on my own pace, take assignments that I like, and work happily from home with my laptop and a smartphone.
But let me tell you this thing straight, it was not easy to begin with. It needed very much labor.
So if you're willing to work hard and learn, then do it, or else do some regular jobs.