Or perhaps they see going the TK route as a way to gradually immerse themselves into the world of real estate investing with less perceived risk than if they were to take on everything (sourcing, rehabbing, property managing) directly themselves as newbies. 

While that is true, the fear of failure can often cause "Paralysis of Analysis" which is basically becoming too immersed in book knowledge and information and never actually acting on your knowledge.

Its great though, no matter how much you prepare, read, listen, you only truly learn by immersing yourself into the process.

Good morning, evening, or night wherever your respective location is. I'm Andrew. I live in Brooklyn, NY and I have truly been in awe with all that is going on in my borough in regards to its growth and development ov...

I think it's harder to do well.One last suggestion, for the final touch you could order a few custom branded Google Cardboard goggles to send with the investor package - your prospective investors can immerse themselves in the Matterport scan and have a memento that is way better than a calling card.

I would love to fully immerse myself in the real estate investment lifestyle and begin working for experience rather than a simple paycheck.

If you are just starting off I'd agree that it is going to be quite hard to wholesale, but as with anything I think if you immerse yourself into the subject, prepare yourself, study, research and have an I WILL DO THIS attitude, anything can be done.

You should immerse yourself in learning all you can about contracts and contract law. 

Are most of these people game players, deceiving sellers, etc?

Immerse yourself in the community.