One thing to keep in mind is that bees are livestock, livestock is farming and farming is really just an elaborate form of gambling.
Learning is helpful yes, but don't put,any money into it you wouldn't mind burning. That way all your surprises can be pleasant.
I have lost all 9 of my hives in 3 years. Moths, absconded, mice, late season robbing. And one crazy strong hive that just starved itself with full on 80lbs of honey right in front of it. Every hive I lose i wonder if it was my lack of skill, or nature being nature. Some were surely one, others probably never know for sure.
If you can take the classes do,so. Having someone show th ropes is,always,nice. It can be a fun hobby, and the,possible honey always taste better from your bees.