It depends on the agency! An the type of model you are becoming. Most models travel all the time, they get a little break every now and then. But not for a long period. Modeling is not easy, it's almost consider a sport etc. There's really no amount you could get paid, it all depends on your work ethic, personality, hard work and dedication. If you do those, you could be making millions.

1) Depends on what you're modeling for. You could be a sears model, and they probably have a photo set somewhere near you.