PcolaDogTracker,
I went through and read all your posts ITT. You come across as someone who has the right mindset to succeed in poker, if for no other reason than you seem open to getting advice and guidance (an important and surprisingly uncommon trait).
But I have no idea whether you have the actual poker skill to succeed. I'm not sure if you know that either. This is very important to figure out before embarking on playing professionally. Do you track all of your play? What do your numbers look like? Over what sample?
Also, what kind of back-up plan do you have? I had a college degree and supportive parents to fall back on if I failed. I could always move back home and try to find a job, and they would have supported me in that process. Do you have a similar safety net?
Here are some answers to some of your more specific questions:
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How profitable is vegas as far as poker goes? I feel like the city is crawling with pros. Is there enough dim witted players there to make a living playing poker?
It can be very profitable if you are good enough. There are lots of pros, but enough tourists and bad locals to support them. Other cities generally have fewer pros and softer games.
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What kind of roll would one need to take shots in vegas?
I would strongly advise against moving here with less than 20k. Even at 20k, your risk of ruin will be high. At 10k your risk of ruin will be VERY high. 5k is a joke.
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Is vegas that much better than say, Biloxi?
I've never been to Biloxi, but from what I've heard the games are significantly softer there. There is more action and bigger action in Vegas, but if you're starting out at 1/2, Biloxi is probably just fine.
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Of course I want to make a fcuk ton of money but really I'd be happy making 50k a year someday playing poker.
You want a wife and kids? 50k won't cut it. You want to live a comfortable life and grow your bankroll to play higher? 50k won't cut it. Especially 20 years from now when cost of living is much higher, but you're still grinding 1/2 and 2/5 for your 50k.
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Is playing poker for a comfortable living worth the pursuit, considering its' potential and how much I love doing it?
If you love poker and can succeed at it, then yes, it's worth doing.