Any suggestions for where to go for a primer, either online or books? 

I looked into @Brandon Hall but it seemed that the options provided online were for investors who were more established.

Connect with @Gene Hacker to confirm time and date and location.

the best way to do this is to have lawyer write it up. the second best way is to purchase on online (BP sells state specific leases, prepared by attorneys) and you can always make some modifications to it...but the most important part is to run the purchased lease by a local real estate attorney to make sure it and any additions comply with state law

He is a frequent contributor to this forum, and you can check out his company, Sense Financial, online.

3) Between Foxridge and Bushland communities which is a better bet in terms of ease of renting and better cash flow.These deductions are solely based on my research online.

It will be ready to bind on the date of closing.7.  

Current lease term (expiration date, month-to-month)7.

Based on what I have found online it seems like deposits in the state of Oklahoma are typically deposited into an escrow account that may or may not be interest bearing. 

They collect the offers and break them down for the seller based on a number of factors (purchase price, financing and/or proof of funds, deposit, contract contingencies, closing date, etc).