Grow your collection of equipment as your skill and needs progress
This is what I did. Started with a $200 Hornady single stage "kit", a $50 die set, and a $10 shell holder. So $260 plus tax and shipping to get started (not including the cost of powder, primers, bullets and brass). The kit came with the Hornady 10th edition loading manual. After loading for 2 1/2 years I now have about $1000 in equipment including five or six loading books, four powder measures, and so on. I still load on that single stage press, the only press I have.
As others have said, a good book is essential. Two good books are better. You can get data off the manufactures websites, but the books will provide very useful information on the "why's" and "how to's" that the websites just don't have. I personally wouldn't use any "loading data" that I got off of this or any other forum without verifying it from the manufactures website or a good book.
Prices are crazy right now, really all over the place. Be patient and shop around, there are still deals out there on equipment, both new and used. Components are a bit "hit and miss" as far as availability and price, but again be patient and you will find what you need at reasonable prices.
I won't recommend a particular brand of equipment. My press is a Hornady (because I got a deal at the time) but all of my other equipment purchases have been based on what I felt would work best for my needs. I have at least six different "brands" of equipment (not counting books) and all work well for me.
Start slow, check and re-check, and have fun while staying safe.
AND welcome to THR!
chris
