Thinking about becoming a freelancer, is it a good idea?

Hello, how are you today? I wanted to ask you about the possibility of becoming a freelance writer and translator. My native language is Spanish, but I speak and write English very fluently, I read Italian and Russian but I have a terrible accent when speaking them. What would be your recommendation when trying to enter this world? What characteristics should I look for in jobs and which ones to stay away from? What companies do you recommend to work for? I like the idea of being completely independent, is this smart?

Thank you very much in advance for the help. Have a very good day.