You can get into business as an online travel agent fairly quickly. The longest part is usually finding a reputable host agency. It's not as easy to get out of the business if you decide it's not right for you. Many clients book their trips months or years in advance. What happens if you make many future bookings, then want to get out of the business? You'll have to turn the bookings over to the clients, which isn't very professional since they chose to work with a travel agent for a reason. Otherwise you might be able to find someone else at your host agency to take them over.
It's better to get yourself into a "long haul" mindset so you don't face that dilemma. I discuss this and other pros and cons of being a home-based travel agent in my book, "Five Steps to Your Own Internet Travel Agency," which $5.99 for the Kindle.
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