Hey GenJohn, welcome to the site!
Im also quite new here, all i can tell u to do is check out the forums man, alot of interesting topics going around and theres alot of knowlegable people here that can help with any question you may have.
its because of vgu that Im about to attempt making a mod for the first time, im having a few problems ofcourse but like i said theres alot of guys here able to help out.
hope to see you around man
Cheers!