>>42300961
>Any pointers on where to start?
In game tutorial, videos explaining EU4 mechanics and plain ol' trial and error, only with playing you will get experiencie to understand this game, after that is just strategy and well planning.
The exception to the rule is Trade in EU4, do NOT try to get into trade, it functions under black magic rules, I barely understand it and I never actively use it, taxation and production will be your go-to money revenue.