Welcome to the server, make sure to read the rules (obligatory) of the game and remember them, then check the laws (fuck those) of each house so you dont get fined by the authorities!
You can start by mining helium at pennsylvania then selling it at planet erie for your starting money, trading its usually the most efficient way to gain money if you check the selling values of certain products, contraband is risky and slower but pays more, and mining requires to be in a group to work, for now, get used to the game, then when you feel prepared, try to join another faction if you want to do some good roleplaying.