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Hi Leeroy and welcome to IIS.
As with many who have started out, it would be practical to know the sky, constellations, etc, then endevour to search and discover what objects are there, so visit the Library and feed your brain.
A 10" dob is good scope for visual observing and are quite affordable. I have found them a good "learning" scope as to using your eye's sensitive area, (averted vision), to refine your viewing skills, etc. Also how to move the scope on it's mount smoothly and precisely.
Set aside for a few extra's such as a good collimation tool, 2x Barlow, a UHC filter, a planisphere or star maps will get you on a good start.
Contact/join an Astronomy Club and take part on one of their observing nights.
Cheers!
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