EDF is a good way to get started. You learn quickly that unless there is significant forward movement the flight surfaces have no effect. Even with the instantaneous spool up of an EDF, it still takes a significant amount of time to get the plane moving again. But EDF's don't really give you the skills you need to deal with turbine lag, especially on an older turbine. Also ,most EDFs don't give you any experience with braking once you are back on the ground.
The electronic setup for a jet is quite a bit more complex for a turbine, and there really isn't a good guide out there that helps you put all the electronic components together into a flyable system. A new Jet Guy needs to do a lot of reading and listening. Best bet is to link up with some Jet Guys and work as their helper for a while. They will teach you and you may even get one of them to help you build your first jet. I have found that if you get in with the Jet Guys, they will help you be successful.
Also, the more Jet Guys you interact with the more you will see the "better setups." Not everyone does things the same way. I have seen some really bad cobble jobs out there. You can spend a lot of $s quickly on a lot of trivial products that is out there. Learn from the guys who already figured out what does and does not work!
Lastly, when you get to your first jet build, KISS. Then get a Jet Guy on the Buddy box with you and get some practice. First build should be a trainer (Excalibur, used Sprint, etc.) If you go scale for a first jet, you will have needless problems. Also, when transitioning to jet #2, be ready for big changes, if you decide to move up to scale or a superfast sport jet. These transitions can be challenging as each jet lands differently and different pilots land the same model differently. Find someone with successful experience on that model and listen to what they tell you. It is a big transition to Jets. Unless you have very deep pockets, it is best to learn from the mistakes and experience of others.