So my main takeaways here:
Either move back on the approach or switch to a 4 step,
Implement a crossover step,
Hold the ball a little closer to my midline,
Make sure to clear my hip and leg better.
Should I get a couple pieces of tape to stick to the approach and practice using those as slide markers so I know how far I am drifting to know if I make improvement?

When I practice wit my approach after I release I stick the landing and look at my slide foot see where I am finishing. I didn't use tape but when I added cross over I can clearly see my target at a different angle

Although some/all of the suggestions may be appropriate, making wholesale changes at one time is going to wreck you. If I worked on more than 1 thing at a time and ended up messed up, I had no idea which one worked for me and which one did not, or at the very least, which one I was able to incorporate successfully and which one I did not/could not. I would suggest making a singular change, working on incorporating it, and then re-taping your approach, see how it has affected you/your game, and if you still need work, incorporate another suggestion.

However, this is also why you should work with a qualified local coach. Someone in person who can provide instant feedback and constant feedback. As noted here, everyone hones in on one thing or another (because we are all a product of our game and our environment) and what works for me may not work at all for you. Your coach  would know that. Instead of buying that next high performance ball, invest in your game and work with someone that is qualified.

Just my opinion

If I had a coach around here, I would use one... We didn't even have adults working with us when I was in youth league, let alone a certified coach. This is why I came to the Internet. Point taken on too many changes at once though. As for some advice being good and some being bad, if multiple people give the same advice, I would assume it would be relatively sound advice

Oh... An hour and 15 minutes... And between working 6 days a week, taking classes, and league 2 nights a week, I don't have the time to dedicate to driving that far for lessons

He might, but I also don't have the kind of open schedule to commit to lessons on a regular basis right now. Anatomy and Physiogy is kicking my tail. I am studying for that every chance I have

Focus on staying in the finishing position so you can observe the ball rolling down to the pins and check which board you finish on with your slide foot. This is what I do when I bowl really well.

Sounds good I almost stop replying on the thread cuz I felt attacked for giving my opinion on possibly helping a fellow bowler. But since that my idea about the cross over is all square I feel much better!! I mean its what some of us are here for, talk to some fellow bowlers bout bowling and possibly help each other out. I'm in the same position as you with work and college don't got time for coaches. Gotta rely on this social media business and fellow bowlers who like to experiment with trial and error.

Where to start.............set-up. You're much too close for a 5 step. hence the quick little steps b-cuz you are too close @ set-up. Screwing up your timing. It basically makes you a 2 step bowler. How tall are you?