I'm surprised no one said it, but the best way is find someone in your area who is already doing it and help them for a season or two before you start your own. It won't be a lot of hours, but seeing the life cycle for bees in your climate is really useful.
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Full disclosure- it’s not what I did. I watched hours of YouTube, read some books and then went full speed ahead. I’ve done/am doing stupid stuff still and probably paying for it with cash and other ways, but there are lots of friendly online communities that will help if you ask.