Used to brew all of my beer. Haven't done any since I lost EVERYTHING in a real ugly divorce years ago. Keep everything clean!!! Use an enamel or stainless pot to boil your ingredients. Use corn sugar, don't use bread yeast, don't rush, follow the instructions for the first batch or so.
You didn't mention what type of kit you got. Is it one of the six pack at a time kits or the 5 gallon at a time kit? If it's the 5 gallon type, start collecting cases of long necks (crown cap type), you'll need them.
Once you start, you'll end up bottling regularly in order to have "back up batch" or two. If you get a friend or two into the craft, you can have bottling parties while testing each others brews. You can usually drink your beer after the first week, but usually is MUCH better after about a month. Get used to seeing some sediment in the bottom of your bottles, and if you rinse right after you pour beer, it will be a lot easier to clean your bottles.
Hope this helps some.
FWIW, I got one of the six pack types as a gift today. Looks like I'll have to start over again.
Forgot to mention. I started brewing because I LOVE stouts and good ales. Was much less expensive to brew than buy.