Need advice on hair removal and HRT timeline

Hii there! I might write a lot so strap in haha.

I haven't gotten on HRT (I'm mtf) you nor have I been able to go on electrolysis yet. I am hoping that this winter, I would be able to get on HRT and electrolysis. Problem is I'm kind of financially struggling right now and I don't have insurance.

I live in the US (Alaska) and the most accessible way for me to get HRT is planned parenthood. I haven't contacted planned parenthood yet so I don't know how much HRT will cost out of pocket. From what I have read so far, HRT should be around 30-100 bucks (please correct me on that if otherwise).

What I'm worried about would be how much do blood tests cost. I know I have to do one before getting HRT and one every 6 months. If anyone could share how much they pay for blood tests, it would be greatly appreciated.

I want to start HRT this winter asap but I'm kinda worried about my facial hair. It takes only a few days for my facial hair to start growing again after I shave it. From what I've read, the most effective way to get rid of facial hair is either laser or electrolysis (both should be done every 5 weeks I believe).

Since I want to get on HRT asap, I'm scared that I might look awkward having to let my facial hair grow every month or so so that it can be removed again (my understanding is that you need to allow some hair to grow back to get rid of it).

My question is for whose who were in a similar situation (wanting to start HRT but still trying to remove facial hair) how did you deal with it? I'm thinking I can boymod for a while while I'm taking care of removing my facial hair and being on HRT but idk how realistic that is.

Sorry for the messy writing, I didn't really know how to word everything. Thank you for reading and any advice you may offer, thank youuu <333