Where could I invest $5000. and make a quick return plus my investment back?

I wish I new an answer to this question. Unfortunately, there is no short-term investment vehicle that gives a "sure-thing" return that you want. Money that you need in the next few years shouldn't be put into stocks, but something that guarantees you won't lose a thing. A CD or savings account is the closest thing to this.

If we knew that we would do it ourselves. Nothing with a quick return is guaranteed.

I agree with Mamma Jo. For investing ideas though, I would suggest looking at http://www.top10traders.com You can create a portfolio and trade with $100,000 in "play" money. The site lists out the best performing stock portfolios. The site is totally FREE. If you want to find out good investing ideas, just look at what the best traders are buying. Good Luck!

Play money trading worthless. Must provide more info here or no 1 can answer you.

not in the stock market. You are talking about cd, bonds (short term), money market accts etc.

I think CD's or money market if you want to keep it liquid, look around, 5000.00 isn't really much money to invest but it is a start.