CDMA Touch Pro questions (Newb)

[ViperInTheOC]

I have Verizon wireless right now, and though I hate what they do with their phones, they have the best coverage in my area. I'm looking at buying a Sprint Touch Pro and putting it on Verizon's network, but I have a few questions...What's the right order that I have to do it in? Do I flash it with a VZW ROM first, then follow the 'Sprint to Verizon' steps? After that, am I free to then put any custom ROM on it that I want?

Are people still successful in doing this now? Or has Verizon finally locked it down enough where it's practically impossible?

I've looked around the forum and got answers to some of those here and there, but not everything overall. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

-Viper