Start by not being anonymous. There is no way that you will ever become a successful Realtor if you are too shy to give your name.

If you "need" income right away, brand new to the biz and brand new to an area, I recommend finding a team to work on or at least a seasoned agent that wants some weekend and evening help with their buyers. If you have 6+ months of reserves and don't really "have" to have income right away then you will have many more options. Find a brokerage that has plenty of in house education along with mentoring. Most Keller Williams offices have both.

Life in real estate can be tough, so you better be as well.  

Having at least $50k to put towards your business would be a good start. If you can't swing that, then invest in a comfortable pair of shoes and start pounding the pavement. 

You got it.

Great answers here. I hope you got it. 

Start with good lead gen, and take Ignite.

If your relocating to a different state, keep in mind that exams and knowledge needed differ from state to state... 

First affiliate yourself with a situation, where you are comfortable and feel supported in terms of education and mentoring; that should guide you along.

All the best!

Hopefully you are studying for the exam in the state you are moving to!

Wish we knew who you are!

You can go to Leader Board and find out a good member from ActiveRain who can help you with your wants and needs.

Find a broker who will teach you how to prospect.

with 6 months living expenses in savings. 

If you don't have money to invest and survive on, I would get a job while I got my marketing in order, learned the area and had a prospective client or more.  You can go for a number of months with no income and have MLS and other fees to pay.  When you have your license often a broker will let you work part time until you feel you will have a steady income in real estate.

pick a good broker who will mentor you and perhaps a team to join. 

This is very good question.

From what I've heard, most new agents don't earn an income the first year.  Your best bet, as others have mentioned, is to join a team so you can get a little bit of money while you try to ramp up your business.

Teams do work very well, in my experience.

ON A TEAM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By finding a brokerage that will allow you to learn and prosper.

If you need money right away, see if you can find a job as an admin in a real estate office.  When you get your license, you can go part time and work with a team so you can get business quicker than as a solo.

You need to pass the real estate exam first.

Start with those activities that will provide immediate income.

You may find a top producing team has the leads and mentorship you are looking for.