don't take advice from random people
2. Check coinmarketcap.com for current real coin values
yes
3. Check coinmarketcap.com history of coin you are interested in
yes
4. Check the ANN thread of the coin on Bitcointalk
only if you're investing in ICO's
5. Many coins have their own blogs/ forums you need to follow to be up to date
yes
6. At start choose coins that are already established and stable
yes, so you get to know how crypto's work
7. Make yourself a portfolio of 3 - 5 coins for start
yes
8. Do not jump in ongoing coin pumps, you never know when it will dump.
in general, don't invest in trash (don't hunt short term profits)
9. Make yourself a strategy for coins you will long term invest and maybe 2 gamble coins that are more risky but offer higher profit.
yes
10. I recommend starting with Bittrex I cannot recommend Bittrex anymore because they need to verify your IDENTITY in order to let you withdraw BTC and alt coins.
yes
11. Do not instantly sell your coins if they dumb instantly for no obvious reason ( research why)
depends, sometimes the best strategy is to get rid off the coin
don't have specific profit ranges in mind, hold as long as you can
13. Always keep some BTC to react when needed (buy)
yes
14. Start slowly, take your time. 2 month in research and observation is recommended.
yes
15. Always reinvest a share of your profit in your favorite coins and use a share of profit to gamble
yes
if you believe in something go for it, invest as much as you can without liquidating your other holdings
17. If you advance and make good experience you could start to invest in icos, but watch out lots of scam around.
yes
not if you don't need USD
just make up your mind to never sell, then emotions won't affect you