need advice as I consider endless vs. regular pool, etc.

[mrnola]

I'm hoping to read through the forum for now just to get myself oriented to the pool universe (new to me), so I'm posting here as instructed. I don't have any big questions at the moment, or rather I have nothing BUT questions, since I'm so ignorant, like in-ground vs. above ground; endless vs. regular; salt vs. non-salt; types of lining material (vinyl, gunite, concrete, tile) and so on, for my region (Louisiana) will all be areas of research for me. Thanks so much for providing a place where information can be located and questions answered.
MR