Though it gets beat to death, I'd read Rich Dad Poor Dad.

@Rich ThomasIt is a passive loss.

After not finding a job with my degree in Biology I picked up the book "Rich Dad Poor Dad" and realized that I wanted to shift my focus into real estate investing.

I'm currently trying to create a healthy balance of gaining knowledge and taking action.Knowledge- I'm an avid listener when it comes to the BP podcasts, have read a number of books (currently at 2-3 a month) and am currently reading Rich Dad Poor Dad.

Running a successful STR comes down to 3 Ps: pics, people & pricing.1) Decorate your house nicely & pay a professional photographer to take some amazing pics2) Hire amazing people - cleaners, handyman, recruit some neighbors to help fill in the gaps, & self-manage or hire an offshore VA to manage the property if you'd rather make yourself rich instead of making a local property manager rich (more on that here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/... )3) Price fiercely to maximize profits not occupancy (they're not the same thing)

Instead of being thankful that the government is paying you to NOT work -- essentially paying your living expenses while you get to go to school -- you are bemoaning the riches of entrepreneurs like Jeff Bezos and how he should give money away more of what he earned just because, by your standards, he's too rich. 

I have read Rich Dad/Poor Dad (of course) and some other personal finance books, but that's about it. 

@Jared Feldman I'd encourage you to read Cashflow Quadrant (it's the follow up to Rich Dad, Poor Dad).

I have been interested in real state for a while, but I had never taken action; just recently I started reading Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T.

Depending on the type of investing you have planned, or the type of motivation/education desired, I recommend the following: For help with overall motivations and mindset:"Beginners Guide to Real Estate Investing" (free eBook) by Brandon Turner Richest Man in Babylon by George Samuel ClaysonRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiGetting Things Done: A Guide to Stress-free Productivity by Daivd Allen -- It's not a real estate book but it will help when it comes to getting and staying organized.The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich By Tim FerrisFor help with Property Management:Landlord-ing on Autopilot by Mike ButlerFor help with Raising Funds:Raising Private Capital: Building your Real Estate Empire Using Other People's Money by Matt Faircloth