The rising interest rates did essentially halt what seemed like run away home prices, and even reduced them in some areas, but not in a proportional amount to make up for the huge price increase.

I find that people tend to amp-the-drama level on things in proportion to the BS factor they are trying to sell.

@Frank Hinck Would fabric help to reduce the rock getting compacted into the dirt over the years?

I'm getting bids for some compacted gravel and chain link fence to put up and will lease parking / storage space for boats, RVs, campers, etc. 

These compact dwellings offer more than just reduced square footage; they encapsulate a lifestyle centered around minimalism, freedom, and a reduced carbon footprint.

If it is consider tax wise active participation loss is only for the proportion of time it is rented but consult a CPA.

If I could also ask a follow up question - Is there a proportion or ratio or other target range or figure that we should have for the NOI?   

Drought-caused tree mortality is immediately noticeable," and further states that "Over the past 24 years, the proportion of moderate and high burn severity on forested lands has increased from a proportion of 31 to 50 percent of the burned forested area (table 16-2)."

Basically, the funds never go to you.That being said, if you don't stay above those levels, any amount not used for the next property and that proportional amount get taxed. 

Cap rates, at least in my analysis, do not have seemed to have dropped proportionally to rates.