Real estate investing is a smart choice, and I'm happy to see your interest in learning more about it.Best of luck! 

I am interested in diversifying my investments away from public equities markets and am learning about a variety of real estate investment opportunities. 

It is a great place to meet new friends and learn about various aspects of real estate and more.Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersBest of luck!

I can't wait to learn, grow, and dominate alongside each and every one of you.

Algebra and Geometry books on how they relate to REI.Proper knowledge on ho to analyze marketsThe importance of learning as many different strategies as you can, and then knowledge about those strategies, how, when and where to apply them, and the math behind them.Learning what a REI Plan is, and the difference between a Plan, Financial Goals, and the steps that lead you from where you are to your financial goals.The most important knowledge, is how all of this goes together.Now I've already done all of this, and more, but these are some of the most important things that are lacking out there.

Learn, learn, learn!

Definitely start by learning more about STRs - how to select markets and underwrite deals is where I would start.

One thing I will say is to start before you think you are ready, learning from experience will always be more valuable than any BP post or youtube video that you watch. 

I think that you would learn a lot and wouldn't get hurt too badly, but I do not think you'd wind up in a financially advantageous position to buying an existing home.

Lessons learned?