I've grinded 1/2 and 2/5 NL live games for a year and a half. They're definitely easy to beat, but the donkeys can frustrate even the most unflappable player at times. Factor in the higher % rake and the tips and I think you'll find it hard to do more than tread water (hard to build up a BR if you're paying rent/expenses from your 1/2 winnings).


PS, if you're taking your entire BR to a 1/2 or 2/5 table, you won't last a month (probably not even a week). One monster hand when your nuts get neutered and your busto... Of course telling you this won't stop you. I think everyone has to go bust for themselves. Hopefully you learn after the 1st time instead of turning into a degen...