What should I look for before joining a brokerage?

[Craig Moore]

Hello All,

I'm midway through my Massachusetts Real Estate Agent class and will be taking the exam sometime in late May/early June. My questions for you all are this:

What should I look for in joining a brokerage? (Big? Small? Training? Leads? Teammates? Location?) There are a bunch of things to consider, and I'd like to hear what you all thought would be best to use as determinants.

Also, how successful are you now? How long have you been an agent? I know 3 agents (two women and 1 male) who are all making over 6 figures per year. They are also go-getters, and I can identify with them, this is why they are my mentors. I'd like to hear your take on what the "work to reward" output is. (Ex: working 70hrs per week can result in ____). Not to get caught up in money, I'm after freedom, financially and in my life, but having the finances on the back end will help. 

Thanks,