This is just like a deck with no steps the ground that is 10ft off the ground.

I am in Mission Viejo and can meet at a Starbucks.I am looking for my next purchase at the court house steps, while I am working on a few more.

Can someone explain the steps?

I'd encourage you to pick a strategy and then learn what's needed for the first step and do it.

Keep up the courage and create some action steps for yourself to keep your progress moving forward.  

I've been a loan officer for the past 4~ years and both of those options can be pretty challenging when the renovation entails foundation work.

I am looking for my next purchase at the court house steps, while I am working on a few more.

Yes, there's a lot of good If you get a chance, I'd read through The Ultimate Beginner's Guide and I wouldn't worry about trying to learn everything at once or before you make the first step.

My experience has been positive so far but that doesn't mean there haven't been challenges...One of the Indy units had an issue out the gate with a tenant that didn't pay and some initial communication issues with the Property Management company. 

Let this be the first step of many more on your RE journey.