NOTE: I'm sure Dallas is telling the truth, she seems like she's a well-adjusted swinger type that just like the business.
However, why would you think you'd get any sort of an honest answer from most escorts?
While most don't buy houses in Eastborough, some top girls in the industry most certainly have more expensive condos in Central Park, NYC. It's a matter of marketing, product, and clientele. Done well, it is a lucrative business.
HOWEVER, most girls do it poorly, most small businesses in general aren't well run or stay in business forever
in any industry. Most girls don't have business sense, just fuck safety instincts, just like some guys don't care if the girls picture matches her ad. As long as the green changes hands, and someone gives service...
Please ladies, get a business advisor (literally... older provider, smart person, something)
Most of them I know got into it out of some sort of situational decision that led them into it, and they just stayed. Like most things, many know someone who did/does it.
Like any other business, if you have a connection, it's easier.
I dunno, I just thought the question will probably get lots of fluff answers that are BS, but maybe I'm wrong

We'll see!
Interesting thread!