It sounds like you have a pretty good idea of what you need to get started on. The trick is to do your own research and trust no one, not even me. That's probably the best investment advice you can get from a stranger on the internet. 

Remember that the crypto market can be quite volatile, so one must be prepared for both profit and loss. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Dollar-cost averaging (DCA) is a good strategy to keep in mind, as others have mentioned. It has worked well for me up to this point.