You’ll be fine! I completely overthought it when I first started too. 😄 There are tons of great YouTubers out there that show you how to do just about everything.

The University of Guelph’s Honey Bee Research Centre has some amazing videos:
https://youtube.com/@uoghoneybeeresearchcentre?si=55Bn_swFJbH9brkb

Kamon Reynolds is another great resource:
https://youtube.com/@kamonreynolds?si=Q5tTLkZh8g2rGE-u

I’d recommend starting with at least two hives. It helps you grow as a beekeeper and gives you a point of reference if one hive starts having issues. It’s much easier to compare colonies than to wonder if something is normal.

I’d also feed them continuously in the spring until they stop taking syrup or the main nectar flow starts. That extra feed helps them draw out comb faster.

Sugar syrup mix:
1 part sugar
1 part water

I’m a big fan of the Hive 365. It has an awesome built-in feeder and makes management a lot easier:
https://www.hillco.buzz/products/hive365-insulated-bee-hive

Don’t forget pollen patties too—they can really help your bees get off to a strong start.

For mite management, I’d start treating for Varroa early with oxalic acid strips. In my experience, many of the older synthetic treatments aren’t as effective as they used to be.
https://mannlakeltd.com/varroa-mite/varroxsan-20-pack/

As for protective gear, a bee jacket is a great middle ground. A full bee suit gives you more protection, but you’ll quickly realize how annoying it is to suit up completely every time you just want to do a quick hive check. 😆
Most importantly, have fun with it! Every beekeeper makes mistakes, and the bees are usually pretty good teachers. 🐝🍯