Howdy and welcome, Joe -
Glad to have you on board, you'll find plenty to interest you and help you along in this great hobby. Perfect for when the snow flies.
First, some basic hobby tools. An Exacto knife with #11 blade, two small files, one round and one flat, some 600 grit sandpaper, cement, (I use Tamiya ot Testors liquid cement,) a couple of small paint brushes, one for paint, one for precise application of the liquid cement.
A few small clamps, like for sealing plastic food bags, and some clothes pins. They help to hold cemented parts securely while the cement sets up. That will get you started, the rest of your needs will be apparent as you progress and watch the "work in progress" posts.
Huge assortment of models and manufacturers to choose from, many are great values, accurate and relatively inexpensive, some are quite exotic and MANY $$$$$$$$$. The less costly would be best for getting started, I like pretty much anything from Revell/Monogram. I'd suggest some smaller scale models to get started, like 1:72. That will get you familiar with the do's and dont's of fitting, cementing and general building, plus they are a minimal expense.
This forum is a great place for learning, and many of the experienced modelers are happy to answer questions or refer you to resources for further information.
All the best for your future building.
Patrick