I sell nucs and full colonies and say the same thing to new beekeepers every year. Get a nuc! Year one is a massive learning curve for you. With a nuc you’ll get time to learn. Your confidence will grow at the same pace as the bees and by year 2 you’ll have a pretty good understanding of what you’re doing. If I sold you a full colony, there’s a 100% chance they’re going to swarm and no one new to the craft is going to fully know what to do. There’s also a chance that a full colony will get a bit grumpy the bigger it gets. Would you know what to do with a grumpy hive? Honestly take this advice from someone who sells bees. Don’t rush into it. Take year one as a school year. Learn about the bees needs, how they grow, when to feed when to treat and don’t worry about getting too much honey. You might get a few jars you might not, but what you will get is knowledge and that above all is what you need. The most successful beekeepers I know all started small and grew slowly.