modding my note ii

hello guys,

i decided, after almost 3 years to mod my note ii.

i want to root now, and then, i don't know when, i'd like to flash a custom rom.

the step i have to follow are:

1) root with autoroot chainfire
2) backup efs
3) flash custom recovery: wich one do you advice? (could you link me how to flash it)
4) flash custom recovery: wich one do you advice? (could you link me how to flash it)

is it correct?

thank you