Starting faction

[InnerKnightmare]

Just wondering what is a good starting faction for a first time player?

[ΔΙΑΚΟΣΙΑ]

It doesn't really matter.
Although:
If you pick Caldari, it starts you only a few jumps from the largest trade hub in the game (Jita).

[firestar587]

you can skill into any races ships as any other race, its a cosmetic choice

[neoVictrix]

As Shinta215 said you'll start closer to Jita, the largest trade hub in EVE, if you go with Caldari. That said each region has a "hub", so they're moreso all preference.

However know that if you do go with the Amarr as your starting race, you're going to be a good 20+ jumps away from Jita due to a change in the route to go there.

[Shotgun]

Go by your preference in terms of looks.

In fact, they've changed the character creator so that even looks can overlap between races. As other have said, it doesn't really matter. Even the travel that some have mentioned isn't a consideration. You'd just need to spend a few extra minutes hopping systems.