Anyway liquid...I strongly urge you to get a decent electric guitar.A good guitar makes a huge difference in learning and motivation.The better guitar you can get,the better.If you have a good electric,than thats great.
I also suggest you learn how to read tabliture.Its easier than learning to read music(way easier)and will allow you to still learn songs by yourself(if you have the tab for the song).
After you know how to read tabliture and chord charts(I assume you can read the chord charts)Learn your basic chords(you said you already did)scales and the notes on the fretboard.
heres a list of great songs that will challenge,motivate and impress.they contain the essential techniques(like sliding,hammer ons/pull offs,bends)that you need to know regardless of what style you plan to play.They will also build strength and accuracy.Youve heard some I'm sure.
Purple Haze(by Jimi Hendrix)
Fade To Black(by Metallica)
Stairway To Heaven(by Led Zepplin)
Crazy Train(by Ozzy)
Dont get discouraged and keep with it.Have FUN while learning.
Good luck...guitar will be the best thing that happened to you!
Try once,fail twice...