In that case, I think the Rikon 7-220 VSR that is currently on sale 15% off is going to be your best bang for the buck. I consider it equivalent in quality and function to the Jet 1221:

https://www.woodcraft.com/products/rikon-70-220vsr-midi-lathe

It's on the big side of mini-lathes, nice and heavy for its size and electronic variable speed, so it should last you at least a couple years before upgrading even if turning is all you do, and if you settle in to your workshop with turning being only an occasional thing, it could be the only lathe you ever need. There are extension beds available for it if you ever need to go longer:

https://www.amazon.com/RIKON-Power-Tools-70-901-Extension/dp/B00SOR46Y2

It'll leave plenty of money in the budget for the rest of the things you'll need:

https://www.reddit.com/r/turning/wiki/index#wiki_what_do_i_need_to_get_started.3F