go for 6′ x 8′ for a reasonable size.
look on eBay there maybe a cheap second hand one in your area you can pick for next to nothing.
new ones are expensive so also try the freeads etc…
I would go for a gravel base so you can re-site easily if necessary.
Place in full sun (obvious) and try to align the g/house (damm I have forgotten) I think north-south but in reality you may not have a chice of facing in any case.
go for as many vents and opening windows as possible.
You will need bubble wrap insulation for the winter (if you are growing in winter) and shading using green netting or shading wash (applied to glass) in the summer