Sharky
Guru
Whatever bike you get, there is going to be a learning curve. In your mind, what sort of cyclist do you see yourself?is it easy to learn how to start afraid to buy then can not ride it or buy wrong choice not suitable for me i need something easy for beginner.
Road, off road, shopper, commuter, tourist etc. No point in starting with one style of bike, thinking you could progress to another later on as you would need to relearn certain aspects and get used to different riding positions.
So start with a picture in your mind and come back with an idea of where you are heading and you will get lots of advice.
Good luck