Is there a good demand for a real estate agent? If so, what are the steps I would need to take?

Question

I thought if it is a profitable career, I would look into it as a back up plan to the degree that I'm getting now.

Answer 1

This page will give you the specifics you're looking for. I'm considering real estate myself.

Answer 2

Get your real estate license first, this will benefit you should you want to use it as a back up.

You can do it fairly quickly. Just take the classes and then take the test.