I bought a Masterbuilt electric smoker a number of years ago and it works very well.
https://www.samsclub.com/p/mes145s-d...lp_product_1_2
It's pretty much set it and forget it as it will automatically turn off when whatever you are smoking comes up to desired temp via internal probe or time frame. It also comes with a remote so you can change temperature settings, turn on and off, gives temperature probe readings, etc, etc from the comfort of your home.
I have pretty much smoked everything in it and am very happy with it. I would recommend an electric for your first smoker.
Dan