Lights are where you want to spend the money. I'm a disabled veteran and have a really tight budget but I found ways to save up and get a good one. I cut out snacks and soda for two months and we didn't go out to eat. I bought a 550 dollar light from TimberGrow back then and loved it. If you're serious about trying to grow, lights are where you have to spend. Cheap pots, watering cans and generic nutes can grow good weed if it has a good light. I'd look at some of the Chinese lights on the Best Deals thread and see what you get. If you have questions on a specific find over there you can ask about specifics in the LED lighting thread or here.