But the perception of difficulty is greater than the reality usually.

And via the clustering we are utilizing green-space in a communal manner thus reducing foot-print of that BUT retaining such perception as each unit has walkout to what seems a BIG green space.

Hey Sammie, I actually lived in Lawton for 2 months and I don't know if you have been there, so I just want to give you my perception on what the city looks like. 

Lawton definitely has its reputation, and you're right about the single-industry concern and the high crime perception, which makes it counterintuitive for many investors.

I have an experienced opinion on the matter, but am seeking outside perception and strategies, if any.Additionally, what are the implications of the NAR Settlement regarding this strategy if any?

There is no such thing as a "guarantee" only the perception of.if it's a concern in your offer, find out what it would cost to carry a bond or insurance product for the seller. 

They will sell and perceptions will change!

The worst thing is that states and municipalities are using wildly inflated data that AirDNA and their ilk are pitching to create more and more restrictive zoning laws based on the perception of windfall host profits, further creating challenges to supporting our mortgages in a region with an already long 4-6 month shoulder season.

Outside of that, I dont naturally feel I'm in danger because I have an accurate and grounded perception of what the situation actually is. 

The US "democracy" is a faint, it's a perception of choice and that curtain has been recently drawn back and literally out-right stated, in relation to why Trump is such a threat as he threatens those prevailing powers who control things, without elections, since '47'.