In terms of my personal start, when I learned of syndications, I started as an equity partner in someone else's deals and followed the process along while asking questions and observing what GPs in my investments were doing.

@Michael Guzik  Excellent observations. 

But you are also right, @Peter Martin, that it is a subjective observation. 

I would like to do the same thing as you did, follow and observe.

I’ve listened to all the podcasts, read a lot of the books, but I’m a hands on person and would love to learn the ins and outs of analyzing deals, makIng offers, the whole process, or even just sit in and observe.

Lastly, I am terribly pessimistic so take my observations with a grain of salt.

My question: Is it weird or rude for me to go to open houses just to observe?

It's another thing entirely to spend time with someone where you can observe, ask questions, get guidance and advice.

@Chris ClothierAs i have observed memphis market in the last three years. " Turnkey" word has become widely used to let investors think they can make easy money in real estate investing. 

A Cautionary Tale for Newbies and Not-So-NewbiesThis post is intended to share some observations gained from more than a decade as a real estate investor, and to offer some words of caution for those of you who are new to the game and those of you who have been around for a while.