Soil or hydro is the question. Then its do i use clones or start from seed. After that its a lot of smaller detail questions. Such as if you pick hydro what kind of system do I want to use or do I want to build a new design. (The vertical hydro's I've seen are intresting.) I guess the main concern here in the start is decide on how much a buget you seriosly have. If less money do soil theres some soil mixes out there all you will ever have to use is water, which is nice. Also bear in mind your light source will not only cost u immediate money, but will cost u each month x ammount and depending on what u choose also means do I need a ac, venting, air cooled lights, dehumidifier ect. Small grows are nice for a soil floresent or spend some time looking and u might get a deal on a nice led then electric and heats cheap. Ow my hand hurts and thats about half of what u should consider. Tamo