I think the most important advice I can give you in reference to getting into crypto isn't in trying to find the next gem coin to make money on.
Learn how crypto works 1st, learn the technology, how crypto has evolved, and will evolve over time. 
Do that before you ever invest one more cent into crypto!

Bitcoin is king for a reason!
Buy bitcoin 1st and then as you learn, in time, then buy some alts but do your own due diligence 1st! don't just buy what others tell you to buy, research then research some more.

Right now many alts are dying out due to the "crypto winter" and their current prices aren't the most important consideration to look for. you want projects that can continue to weather through this time and have quality built into them not fly by night gimmicks.