I want to become a model but where do I start?

Honest best way, look up a modeling school. They will teach you all the in and outs and put together a portfolio which will help get you started. I used Barbizon back in the day. Doing it on your own will be very hard but hard work does pay off! It can also get expensive hun, but try local salons even. Sometimes if you ask if you can be a hair/makeup/nail model they will accept...any experience is a good start