Hi Eric! may I suggest you check out cross strung harps, which I think are the best if you decide to get a harp suitable for playing modern songs/classical/jazz at a reasonable price, and which are easy to maintain. Visit Harper Tasche’s website for more info.
Another option that’s also overlooked often is to get a Paraguayan harp with low string tension, but these are essentially diatonic, unless you order one with levers.
With a lever harp though, how do you play accidental notes without having to take a hand away from playing to flip the lever, and flip it back?
Hope this helps.
Best of luck,
Harper Rod