Be prepared to do a lot of research and really decide what guitar sounds/feels best to you. I concur if you want to go electric then just go ahead and go electric. The trouble you may run into is, without a bit of playing experience it's difficult to know what you like/need at the moment.

I ran into that problem and started on a very cheap guitar that didn't play very well. However, I cherish the experience because within a few months or so I really figured out what I needed/wanted and was able to secure a much nicer guitar for a killer price(check for sales on amazon, etc.).

Have fun and enjoy the journey!