You do not need a portfolio full of expensive magazine covers to start. You need a "digitals" sheet (also known as polaroids) and a few strong test shots.
They are often hired for lifestyle, fitness, or commercial shoots because they look like "real people." Amateur Models
Historically, modeling was strictly gatekept by elite agencies that demanded rigid physical metrics (height, weight, and specific bone structures). The rise of social media completely inverted this power dynamic. The "Prosumer" Revolution: You do not need a portfolio full of