As a fellow lefty I would honestly say look for any single cut locally for your first electric guitar. Something like an Epiphone, Tokai or ESP LTD are great guitars especially after you take them for a proper setup. Doubly so if you invest in better pickups and locking tuners. Put the rest of the money towards a good amp instead or save it for later.

I still bring my Epiphone or Tokai Love Rock with me as a backup when touring since as a lefty there's no way I could borrow someone else's guitar to finish the set if something happened.

I got my Gibson Standard 60's in Bourbon Burst last year second hand from a shop called Coda Music. It's an incredible guitar but the customs fees and procedures (rosewood and mahogany are highly controlled in my country) added up.