If your goal is to save some money, start with a simulator like RealFlight G2. It will save you tons of money in the long run (much more than the cost of the heli) and improve your flying skills. Once you can fly one of the helis on the sim reasonably well...hover nose in, hover tail in, forward flight and land, then look at the "real thing". A nitro powered first heli is probably a better bet than electric for an absolute beginner. The initial cost will be a little less and something like the Raptor, JR Venture, Hawk etc. will be easier to fly at first. I did it the other way around and can tell you the cost is NOT less (initially) with an good e-heli. Just my opinion, but one based on experience. Have Fun.