Some advice I could give is to not get a variety that takes a lot of time and effort to get correct, especially if your starting out. Unless of course you want to have a mixed flock, then it doesnt matter. But, if you plan to have quality birds, or to show, then I would suggest, as Craig said, and go with a nice solid color. Black, Blue, Mottled, and White are the obvious guesses for a first timer, but Buff is also a good color. They may not be easily found, but they are out there.
There are several varieties that need work, and dont require much breeding, like Birchen, Red, Barred, Brown Red, and Lemon Blue. These varieties will give you some gorgwous birds and colors, without the struggle that comes along with some patterned birds. Also, try something standardized instead of a pet color like the Calico or MF. Both are beautiful colors, but have many people working on them and still has several generations to go before it is a correct pattern. The varieties I would suggest not to get would be Golden Laced, Silver Laced, Silver Penciled, Columbian, Buff Columbian and Partridge. Not that there arent good birds out there, it just requires a lot of work to get the correct pattern and sometimes double mating. And, if you want something in a solid color with a little "pizazz", then you could always add a frizzle or two.
~Casey
