There's lots of good material on the youtubes, but find sources in your climate. I've asked dozens of questions on my local beekeeping club.

If you can find a mentor, or even someone a couple of years ahead that you can help with and get a little experience, that'll help take away fear of action.

Failing that, just do it. Start with two hives. There's no such thing as a cheap hobby and bees aren't, but you can do things like build your own hive bodies, or try things like to catch a swarm in your area.