Buying a Beehive Strater Kit? Buy bees? Buying a beehive? NONONO!
First: You need to find out if beekeeping is allowed in your city?
Second: Read introductory beekeeping books to understand the beekeeping industry and related common sense. Basic knowledge and tools are necessary.
Third: There is no need to rush into purchasing a beehive. Go to your local beekeeping association or read more about the daily life of a beekeeper on YouTube. This will help you understand problems that arise during beekeeping. If you can find a local beekeeper, you can learn and experience beekeeping life with them for 1-2 months. This is the best! ! ! Beehives and beekeeping tools aren't cheap, so don't waste your money. Even the cheapest kit costs about $200.
Fourth: Joining local beekeeping groups on Facebook is often a good place to start. Joining discussions within these groups will help you understand who would make a good mentor. In terms of qualities to look for, I would say the most important quality a good mentor looks for is patience. If you're just starting out in the hobby, find a mentor who will spend time with you and go at a pace you feel most comfortable with. A good mentor should get you excited to learn more and grow as a beekeeper. Another great option (when you're looking for a mentor) is to use a beekeeping company to answer your questions. The humble beekeeper prefers practical guidance to showing off. YouTubers I recommend include Paul Kelley of the University of Guelph Bee Research Centre, Bob Binnie of Blue Ridge Honey Company.