I want to be a model?

i know thousands say this but i dont know if i have what it takes to be one,i know im really small like 5 ft but was considering bieng a model for like teen mags and face.and some teen mags say you dont have to be perfect wiv perfect features so whats the requirements?how to look out for the cons?and if i can make it?i proably wont make it as a model cause im small but u dont have to be tall in some cases,or is 5 ft toooo small?i dont wont my height to put down my chances.and what are they looking in a girl to be a model?i dont have the whitistest teeth eva tho.;( and do i have to wax?and get my eyebrows done and so on?