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Welcome.
I do not think $500 will cover your needs.
The swivel-monitor of the Nikon 5nnn series may come in handy (but does add to the vulberability if used outside or in any hostile environment).
Close-up is not a strong point of any kit-lens, a Micro-Nikkor 40mm for DX camera's may be required.
The Nikon 18-55 lenses (many variants exist) have never impressed me, a 18-105 Nikkor is more versatile.
Regards, Gilbert