Dude if this is your first grow..
Do soil... nothing fancy....
Probably start with a 400W MH/HPS so you can then use that later for a veg light.
Or if you a big balla then jump straight to the 1K MH/HPS
But honestly this would be my set up
Veg Room Sunblaze T5 48(2ft x 4ft) w/ bulbs - $250...