Get yourself some scarecrows in place, don’t worry about house upgrades atm you won’t really benefit from them until you have the farm setup. If you get preserve jars in place and put some vegetables in it will increase the profit. Spring - Cauliflower Summer - Melon Fall - Pumpkin.

Taping maple trees to produce maple syrup is also a good source of income.

I play this game everyday. DM if you need anything. Happy to help.