What do I study to master my market in Houston TX?

[John-David Hails]

Good morning team!

For you experienced investors out there, I've got a Newbie question of the day: 

How can a student become a master of the market that he's in? 

I live in Houston TX, and I've transferred my pre-med study habits to real estate, so I need some direction on the KEY 

things you would have me study, so that I'm "in the know"...... I mean... really, really "in the know"...

Thank you!