Hi Joshua,

I'm sure you've got a lot of advice from experienced people. Here's my 2 pence.
As you go about your research and due diligence, you may want to look at https://hdcoin.co/. Unlike most tokens this is a crypto-equity token & backed by assets in an established tech business. Token holders will be beneficiaries of shareholding in HD Group, a New Zealand-based company that has been trading for over a decade. Dividends will be used to buy back the tokens. There is a legal structure and a Trust to protect the interests to the investors.

Presale starts 20 March. 500 million tokens are on offer. 100% bonus.
Tokens cost US $0.02 each
Phase 2: 250 million tokens on offer. 33% bonus
Phase 3: 250 million tokens on offer.

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/hdcoin
Medium: https://medium.com/@icohdcoin
Bitcointalk announcement: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2981867
Twitter profile: https://twitter.com/icohdcoin
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ico.hdcoin

I would say this is a secure investment. Please watch out for pump and dump schemes.
Good luck