Most home owners believe that there house is worth more than it really is that is not unusual in fact it is probabaly every seller I have ever talked to.

Four to six months is not unusual.

I do agree with you that an 8x20 bedroom would look very unusual. 

That would be HIGHLY unusual in the commercial space.

"The residence rent is also a tax deduction" .. unless you are claiming your residence as a place of business, (even then you can use only part of the residence that is exclusively used for business) .. its unusual

Some markets have unusually high rents, does this automatically mean the expenses are unusually high too?

Hubby says ours works due to his unusual work schedule.

Unless this is something unusual.

In the current market, it is unusual to find a property that is listed with a qualified agent to offer a 50% discount.

Check with your HOA and look at their water bills, has it been unusually high?