-Addgene's articles: https://blog.addgene.org/
  -The Bumbling Biochemist's youtube videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChzTIByeodToYsKiNiwKQrw
  -(There are a lot of other good Youtube channels)
  -ChatGPT is solid for answering fundamentals questions, but don't go off the beaten path.
  - The easiest to follow protocols are the ones in the official kit/reagent etc manuals.

You will likely need to spin up a LLC or similar (Do a nonprofit if you want access to AddGene plasmids, which is a great resource), and a business address; the UPS store can provide those.

Look at eBay, and the Chinese vendors on Amazon and Ali for equipment. Initial costs will be significant, but doable.