Question-and-Answer Resource for the Building Energy Modeling Community
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I suggest BEopt as a first modeling exercise for EnergyPlus and residential modeling. An experienced user can create and run a model in about a minute and it will produce an EnergyPlus IDF for you to inspect in the IDFEditor or text editor to become familiar with the inputs.
As a second introductory exercise, I would try importing the IDF to OpenStudio which will retain everything (constructions, loads, schedules) but the HVAC system. From there you could rebuild the HVAC system(s) and further inspect the other inputs.
