Left handed guitars are still hard to find, but not impossible with today's internet
I agree with Bosk, it would be better to buy an electric just for the flexibility of sound and easier on the fingers. But I also know there are certain sounds you just can't get with an electric (even with acoustic simulators). But if you are just starting, I don't think that is something you would care about or even notice. But here is what I would recommend for an acoustic:
Ibanez AW54LOPN; It goes around $200, but it is probably the best quality you would get for an "intro" guitar. If you want something a little better, Ibanez AEG18LII, Yamaha FG820L or Breedlove Discovery all 3 guitars go around $300, have a good neck profile that makes it a little easier to play that the first option.
Also, if you want to take care of your guitar, do not buy it without a gig bag and a humidifier. Acoustic guitars are very sensitive and could dry out easily, causing the wood to crack and the guitar to sound awful.
If you decide to follow Bosk suggestion and buy an electric, you can't go wrong with a squier, epiphone or Ibanez guitar ($200 or under). However, I would recommend to stay away from "starter pack" "Beginner pack" or any type of guitar pack. The value is good but the guitars are awful even for beginners. Those guitar are poorly built and could end up hurting/damaging your fingers after just a few minutes of playing (mainly because the frets need adjustment and shaving).
As technology gets better, so do amplifier and Bosk is also correct about the line 6. Most guitar players prefer tube amp for the more natural and punchy sound, but for someone who is starting, modeling amp is the way to go since you can get a lot of different tones out of it without pedals and effects.
In terms of lessons, I taught myself how to play and read tabs, but there are tons of free lessons on youtube and other websites. I would recommend getting the app "Jamplay". It's a good reference to learn and visualize chords and scales. I'm sure there are other apps but that's the one I use for free backing track.