[Rodney]

but I need some information on what I need to do it myself (first and foremost)

All the information for that is available here in the Heat Press section of the forum If you search for printers, transfers, heat press machine information, you'll find all you need to get started. :searchforum:

I need any other links to companies that do not charge an enormous set up fee

The links in the last thread you started requesting companies who print heat press transfer had all types of companies. You just need to contact them and find out which ones do not charge setup fees (some of the ones listed in that thread do not charge setup).
http://www.t-shirtforums.com/showthread.php?t=3560