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Is it better to start out on the acoustic? or should I start with the electric?

The electric guitar will be easier for your fingers because of the lighter strings, but if your goal is to learn acoustic styles/songs, then practice on the acoustic so that you develop your muscles right. If you've only ever played on an electric guitar and then pick up an acoustic, it will feel very hard to play (unless you've got extra light strings on).

I still get sore finger tips every now and then, even though I have hard calluses, escpecially when I'm working on something new or playing on heavier strings, just something we have to live with :D.