You need to figure that out on your own because it will likely vary for each person. You've provided very little info, so the best answer is "depends". I'm going to assume you're either not in this business yet or are brand new, because you probably wouldn't be asking what you did otherwise. So here's a few steps and factors to explore:
* Get a notary commission (probably about 6 months and about $500). Know CA notary law inside out before you even try to get into loan signing.
* Get training on loan documents, then do lots of review and study on your own so you don't screw up someone's loan.
* Materials needed: hardware, etc., like a good laser printer (preferably with dual trays for letter and legal); a good smartphone (if you don't already have one); a scanner that can handle 100+ pages; office supplies; reliable vehicle; insurance; extra software (e.g. bookkeeping); etc.,
* Figure out how to get business and market, market, market. Promote your business every day and expect it to take months to get established - even in this hot market. [Don't expect anyone else to give you their client list or help you with this.]
* Learn how to use the Search button at top of first page and read as much as you can on this forum. [Searchable archives go back almost 20 years. Look up answers to questions on your own before you come back here and ask.]
One more thing... Before you do any of the above, you may want to do some study on what's involved in being self-employed vs. working for someone else. Just the way you phrased your question makes me wonder if you're ready to do the former... BTW, have you done any research into the business potential vs competition in the area you're interested in? California is very different from one part to the next.
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