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Hello, and welcome to the forums.  As you can see below in my signature line, I was at the same point you are several years ago.  Switching from 3 rail O (DCS) to 2 rail HO (DCC) was an adjustment.  I suggest seeking out a model railroad club in your area, your Local Hobby Shop may be able to point you in the right direction.  As for your initial layout plan thought of a point to point with an optional loop, it is what I did.  There is no right or wrong answer.  The answer and question are what will make you happy?  I use the NCE 5amp system.  It is a bit of investment.  You could start with a Power Cab and expand later as well.  I use a mix of Atlas code 100 and Code 83 flex track, as well as Peco code 100 and Shinohara Code 83 turnouts (the Shinoharas are all #4).  If I were to do it over I would use Code 83 and code 70.   If you decide to switch to HO you may wish to select a specific modeling time period and season, as well as a railroad prototype or a prototype to base your railroad on (proto-freelancing).  Do your homework before you start buying (which you have already started). I still have my 3 rail stuff stored at my parents house.  I just dont have room for the 3 rail empire I want right now.  I admit that I miss the size and detail of the O scale locomotives.  I plan to return to it eventually.
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