Welcome.
Most everyone hit it out of the park.
I personally would go check out the expo (pricing will always be better).
Don't forget IF you do decide on a morph and are checking out sites from breeders, there is also shipping to add on (usually about $50).
Where exactly in the "southwest" are you? You might have breeders closer than you think.

First thing will be finding something that catches your eye and go from there.