These books has inspired and educated us. To create your money machine read:
The Intelligent Investor - Benjamin Graham (Warren E. Buffett describes this as the best book about investing ever written)
The Bogleheads Guide to Investing - Mel Lindauer - Taylor Larimore - Michael LeBoeuf. Also check out the Bogleheads Website
For investing in real estate read:
Rich Dad - Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Buy to Let Loose - Anshu Kotak There is also a smart phone app that can be downloaded from the App Store with useful calculators and explanation of real estate rental terms.