Yes, that is still the case here in MN where Spring market is always nuts and demand is still high with supply being low.

I had a tenant who did $15 K of damage breaking windows and all of the doors, ripped closet doors off the track and broke all of the furniture including glass table tops because they were having a fight. 

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Supply is very low, and demand is still high... part in fact due to the low interest rates too.

Not able to continue brewing because of some supply issues though.

It is simply a supply and demand issue.

Could this really cause a short supply?

Apparently, this "fee" is charged to hang a padded blanket in the elevator to prevent potential damage from furniture, etc?

I would like to take a look at what they are using as a reference myself if at all possible since from what you are saying it plays a huge role.Answer - Consultants obtain their pricing from many sources (experience, online, supply/demand, etc.), just the same as where contractors obtain their prices.

Preferably I would like to purchase a multifamily home (or home with carriage) and househack, but supply of multifamilies I could afford seems to be low.