New to crypto and want to get in to Bitcoin Cash RIGHT NOW

Hey guys, I have been voraciously reading everything I could find about cryptocurrency for the past couple days.

I am really fascinated by the history of Bitcoin and of course what the future may hold.

It's apparent to me that I still have so much to learn, but based off what I have been reading I have enough confidence to contribute a small percentage of my savings into Bitcoin Cash. I want to familiarize myself with the fundamentals of acquiring, trading, and using crypto and I really think this is a good opportunity.

As it turns out, I found myself so infatuated with the technical details surrounding the recent and upcoming forks of BTC, that I did not spend enough time researching exactly how to buy and hold Bitcoin cash.

From what I gather, there isn't really a good way to turn USD into BCH at the moment.

In addition, I am indecisive about how to go about acquiring a wallet, and then deciding what exchange to use for my transactions.

Should I be looking into a platform such as Coinigy?

My goal as of right now is to start trading with BCH, familiarize myself with daily trading positions and gradually increase my holdings in what really seems like a cryptocurrency with long term viability.

I know my post is kind of all over the place and I am asking several questions at once, but I am excited and tired and eager to get my feet wet! I am the type of person that will read and read and read but I really learn most effectively while doing.

Any help will be greatly appreciated!