Thanks guys. What I'm gonna do once I finish my research is get a slightly better aircraft like the Apprentice S 15E or the EFlite Mini Ultra Stick. Other money would be allocated towards things that I would need for repairs, modifications, and upgrades down the line (I also have a lot of tools and etc, I'm a pretty technical guy already). Once I get more into the hobby (and I get settled, because I'm moving soon) then I'll start looking into joining a club. That way I can already have my own equipment and basic experience to bring to the table before fully engaging with another club.