Now we have high interest rates being imposed with the sole intent of crushing real estate and construction, and it will affect every segment of the economy. 

I work in residential, commercial residential and development segment.

Because each market is different and adjustments are based on the each distinct market.

We got started in single because of cash flow and later realized we really enjoy this segment".Don't let analyst paralysis get you! 

I'm not sure... as Baltimore has such distinct neighborhoods that abut each other.Your point is well taken about the different building styles. 

This arena will see much growth, however I do not plan to include the operational segment, rather will build and look for someone else who has the expertise to operate the facility.

I suspect that many of those investors just want out of the housing market and will invest in different segments. 

The following is what I found from Fannie Mac, which makes a clear distinction between short sale and pre-foreclosure.

Each tenant segment has different behavioral characteristics.

There is a reason he will only tell you the general market segments he is in and not the specific funds, the advice is supposed to be shrouded in enough mystery that you don't feel confident doing it on your own.