"Inflation expectations" is a purely rational and logical way to look at it, but let's consider that bond market buyers/sellers aren't 100% comprised of Vulcans, and that there are highly emotional and irrational individuals among them, as well. 

My clients are mainly real estate developers, PE funds and individual investors doing syndications and my core skill is in real estate valuation / due diligence across real estate asset classes. 

., (e). https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/82.73(e) Property management functions for individually owned or entity-owned real estate.

Unique pieces are great for "Flair" and individuating your property but if it fits in a suitcase and isn't fixed to the wall or floor then it will not be long for your STR.

A zip code average of an area does not represent an individual property’s characteristics.

However, I’d like to have a space of my own before living with others again (I plan to house hack again with my next property).I’m seeking advice on how to move forward, as I need to consider things like utilities, taxes, landlord/umbrella insurance, and managing the property, especially with someone renting my garage.Specifically, I’m curious about renting out individual rooms and living on my own for a little while.

I pay either a flat fee or % of the project to this individual.

Any agent who violates this is communicating to you that they are unethical.Best practices proves that interviewing agents BEFORE you go looking, to find the most competent one for your specific needs is the right way to do it. 

CRE for an individual to me seems very bland.

The final straw was just last week when tenant randomly attacked my competency in my professional career.