City of OKC hands out short term rental permits like candy.

I would not let this act or be a substitute for getting an attorney to look into it for you.

Often the process/requirements for condos are controlled at a State level by your states subdivision map act (or the equivalent) and then at the local level they implement the requirements of the subdivision map act and physically approve your project.

In ventura county, I recommend the Ventura county Real estate investors club and the real estate candy shop.

., you're not living there), then I think there's much more of an argument for being thoughtful about whether now is the right time to act or not.It might still be, but I think it's more of a question since there's always the null option (just don't invest).

The reason real estate agents have to be licensed is to provide protection for consumers against unethical operators like wholesalers.Licensing laws give states the authority to regulate agent practices and to levy fines, suspend or revoke licenses for bad actors. 

Buying a wreath to put on the front door, few candy canes or xmas throw blankets if you want to keep it simple, will go a long way!

There are more actors in the REI space than in Hollywood.

These laws create extra work/expense for the majority and the minority of bad actors continue to cause problems by operating under the radar.

If you look back in history, you will see that it was never intended to be handed out as candy.