But I'm not entirely sure what I should be researching
Really?
I guess you should research how to research, then. I'll give you a hint, going onto a forum and asking everyone to do the work for you is not a viable business plan. In fact, it's about the most retarded thing I think you could possibly do.
You want to just give me about $5,000 and I'll send you some bitcoins I mined? No? That's no different than you coming on here asking random people with no background info how to invest your money.