Newbie Setup Questions (budget ~$300)

Hi all,

I'm new here but wanted to ask the sub some questions and get some opinions. I'm a big fan of espresso, and a big fan of experimenting/working on my espresso. I use a flair 58 and record detailed notes/data of (almost) every shot I pull. I enjoy the process and trying to fine tune details which is why I think I may enjoy roasting.

I currently live in Boston but am likely going to be moving to a very rural location soon which may have no nearby place to purchase beans. My understanding is that green coffee beans last much longer than roasted beans, so my idea was to buy a large batch of green beans before going, and then I can roast my own beans while out there. This would not only be a fun hobby for me but may help alleviate the issue of no nearby coffee roasters.

My questions are as follows: does this plan make sense to you all? Do green beans truly store so much better then already roasted? And what setup would you all recommend? I would ideally spend closer to 200 but could theoretically go a bit above.

Thank you all for the help!