1) You need to be skilled enough to complete the project you bid on.
2) Last I checked it was almost always PayPal.
3) Probably not that much compared to a typical freelancer or salaried programmer. The price for projects will vary wildly depending on the complexity or difficulty, so if you choose well and bid well, you'll make decent money.
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