So I thoght this could be of help for some that also in search so they will also be inspired .. maybe they could also ad stuff arround here that could be of help!
Research it takes a few days/weeks so if u're in this fase take your time.
1.Forum search about the coin;
2.Join the telegram group and try to interact with the members;
3.Try to make a post on the forum and also see the crowd sentiment;
4.See some data on coinmarketcap.com , :
https://icodrops.com/ ,
https://icorating.com/ 5.Watch this tool from investing.com - find here the explination:
https://bt.irlbtc.com/view/2873063.msg29503403#msg29503403**LATER EDIT:
6. Team - research moust of the members on linkedin and google , also the backers or advisors.
Doing this can be of help to get a sense of a really good buy... at least this is what I do.
What are your thoughts ? How do you do it??
Cheers!
Make your own research,analyze development team,no of exchanges listed it,interact with different people on this bitcoin talk forum to get some ideas,Community response,Study descriptive white paper,Watch videos related to that particular Altcoins and get ideas from different crypto expert.I think after getting all of these things you would be clear to decide whether to invest in it or not.