RE: next step?
If you can get to a club and fly a nitro plane , would be a good way to go. Then check out electric. and see if it appeals to you.
You may find , you don`t care for the nitro and prefer to not to get down in the nitty gritty. Then try a Super Cub , a little more money, but much more plane.
Also, if you go to a club , you just might find a trainer ready to go , for sale.
Whatever you decide . Welcome to RCU and let us know what you end up doing.