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I have read some very interesting responses to the op. It is odd the number of absolute assumptions.
Let me share a few thoughts...
Real estate is not for the typical person. It is very hard, takes years to develop, but as with any business, there is a good pay day with good management, even in this down market.
The average RE/MAX affiliated agent makes well over six figures, with the median associate in the $ 70's. Yes, the first five years will require an average of 50-60 earnest hours per week, but with an honest 10,000 hours, (40 hours per week X 50 weeks per year X 5 yrs) There will be a lifetime income with much less work.