Auditioning again…

Hi. I’ve been acting for years. I haven’t auditioned for anything in about 7 years due to life issues, but now things are much easier for me and I just barely started to get back out there. I have great pictures, a small resume, but no reel. I don’t have the money to pay for someone to make one for me and I haven’t been booked for anything, otherwise I’d just use that footage. What should I do? How can I get a decent reel without having to pay a bunch of money? I have audition tapes, but that can be seen as unprofessional by casting directors and agents because that isn’t official material. However, I’ve been told it’s better to have something than nothing. I don’t know how true that is. I would just like some advice. Any is appreciated. Thanks ❤️