mlarson9024,
I am not familiar with electrics, but if you are looking at getting into this I would really look at going with a glow enigne plane. The local fields/clubs would be a great place to start to get general information on the how's, what's and why's. Talk to a few people and get some opinions, I did that and ended up buying a Hobbico Avistar with a Thunder Tiger .46 that I absolutely love!! Also, after talking to a few people see what kind of gear they might be able to sell you cheap. You then could at least get into glow engine planes and be, in my opinion, more happy then going electric. We have guys at the field that I fly at that have 50-60 planes!! Grant you most of the planes are still in kits, but a lot of the guys will sell them cheap. They also have old radios and engines. To give you an example I picked up a Great Planes Extra 300S (not a beginner plane) and a Carl Goldberg Piper Cub for $135 for the pair (no engine and radio). The Extra is a $190 ARF plane by itself. You might be able to pick up a 40 size trainer, radio, and engine for $150-$200. Just my $.02.

P.S. I would also like to add that going to a field and seeing some guys fly will really plant the seed in your head, not mention to have a chance to see what is out there