Thinking about starting an army but don’t want the combat patrol

Had a birthday recently and my mother kindly said she’d give me some money toward my hobby. She offered to buy a combat patrol or up to about $200 USD.

I like the death guard but have relatively no interest in 30 pox walkers that come in the combat patrol.

What essentials would you recommend to start the army that would be of roughly similar $ equivalent?

My first army is iron hands and I like the methodical, heavy approach they bring. Hoping to have a similar vibe of stronger units and fewer models in this as well.