Maybe consider using the dapps that upvote your posts. Esteem gives a good upvote, busy might - it depends on the collective sp of your followers, but you will get something. sharetosteem also does. Ulogs - sometimes. If you use a phone - actifit and partiko help.

I stopped posting with steemit a few months ago and only post with the dapps that give upvotes now. They all have nicer interfaces anyway.

I have all kinds of strategies going to maximize the rewards I get since I live off this money. Entering contests works well for me, and going after sbi shares for that upvote.

I do not want to spam your post, but you can find my minnow tips post (old) linked at the bottom of any of my posts except the share2steem posts. A lot of people have thanked me for them, and some of them might be new to you.

Your goal is completely do-able. I hope you succeed, and best of luck.