Later that evening, as we are getting new keys made to our new locks, we literally bump into an end cap displaying two deadbolts for $14.98.

Just because someone works at Apple doesn't mean they are financially literate.

There are literally hundreds of variations on Real Estate Sale & Purchase Agreements.

So they "helped" initially because the opportunity literally would not exist for you, if not for that agent bringing the opportunity to your attention, in the scenario you just described.Once you've closed a half dozen transactions and are finding opportunity on your own, by contrast, you just might not need an agent - those people are 100% out there and are typically great to work with.

@Chris Lawson A little more old school alternative is a flush mounted ceiling fan.  

Endless hot water and they last 20+ years if you flush them with vinegar once a year.

I'm literally sitting in from my computer now scheduling my third.

I am just getting started in investing; literally just today I had a phone call hiring my legal/accounting team!

Literally any and all inquiries, comments or two cents would be very much appreciated.

I literally no of no one who has lost money on long term buy n hold in San Diego (I know quite a few that have lost money on OOS RE).