Where should I invest?

It depends on ur interest. YOu can invest by buying a franchise, or you can invest in the stock market. Just invest on what you can afford to lose.

how about hyip, forex, or mutual funds?

i couldn't know what you exactly mean but from my understanding you want to start a business so before investing your money you must be aware because you will not anything in retrun after loss so you must be very much careful while you invest traditional styles of business take you much higher so find something new business suitable at this time that might be about computers its only a example BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU INVEST

forex trading is a good option, too. if you want to learn more, visit this link www.startforex.cjb.net read the pdf files for more info about forex trading, and you can sign up for free and learn what/how over there. you can try the virtual trading to get yourself familiar with the system. everything is free, so it is worth trying. it offers good referral commission, too. (if you browse for similar sites, they ask for huge amount of money deposit for just opening account).

my friend, I suggest you join a networking company. it only a require a minimal capital, but it allows you to have your own bisness.