You did not say if you were planning on learning to fly RC with an instructor. If you are planning on that, then that's the way to go. Yes, the simulator will help a lot so use that as a supplement but not as your main training tool.

If you are thinking of doing it alone, then please do your self a favor and reconsider this. Get an instructor with a buddy box and learn that way. You will save yourself an awful lot of disappointment, expense, and heartache.