Thanks for the comments, and maybe I’m too idealistic, but my intention in becoming an agent would be along the lines of NOT putting people in homes they can’t afford. I also feel I’ve invested a lot in learning about RE, so why not take advantage of that knowledge, even if I only ever did it to buy my own home. SD Realtor is a good example on a respectable agent who can make a living among what otherwise appears to be an industry of get rich quick thieves.
My misspelling of the title was inadvertant, though comical, and as someone said may qualify me for the role.