RE: Aerobatic plane
That will depend a lot on what you're currently flying, what you expect from the new plane and how much you want to spend. You also most likely don't want a 3D plane, but with some it can be done so long as the control throws are kept conservative. Generally speaking 3D is at the upper extreme of aerobatic flying.
Do you want a RTF plane, an ARF or a kit kit(my preference)?
Simulators make a great place to start. Both my daughters learned to fly on a simulator, it makes everything much less stressful and less expensive. Sure wish I'd have had a sim when I was a teenager teaching myself how to fly(or was I discovering ways to crash).