Prop firms are here to provide access to the markets, as far as making money goes, they are here to do that as wel, a good prop firm will want you to make money so that you become a successsful trader and trade more.
If you want to start trading as a professional, life is a lot easier at a prop firm. What you really need is a mentor. When I frist started trading I found a prop firm and a successful trader there, he made a couple grand every day, I sat down beside him and he showed me what he was doing. This is what you need to find, someone that will share their knowledge with you, whether it be at a retail firm or a prop firm.
If you want to start trading as a professional, life is a lot easier at a prop firm. What you really need is a mentor. When I frist started trading I found a prop firm and a successful trader there, he made a couple grand every day, I sat down beside him and he showed me what he was doing. This is what you need to find, someone that will share their knowledge with you, whether it be at a retail firm or a prop firm.