If you have the option near you, definitely search for and visit a makerspace near you. One reason is that 3D printers require frequent maintenance - something

If you have the option near you, definitely search for and visit a makerspace near you. One reason is that 3D printers require frequent maintenance - something which will be "taken care of" at a makerspace - and you can spend time talking to 3D experts before making the commitment.