I expect that I'll be reserving time in various resorts and farming those weeks out to perspective vacationers, does anyone know if VRBO, or AirBnB, or some other site would be most appropriate for this approach?

Yes you can post listings from different areas into OneKey and they will still show up on public sites like Zillow/Realtor/etc.

Now I'll lurk on the site until I have something to contribute. 

You cash flow with $50k homes with strong management with strong planning and you will make a lot more money then waiting for a guest to give you a ****** rating on STR sites.

Assets identified in this study include:Bathroom Fixtures: Bathtubs, vanities, showers and toiletsStructural Components: Drywall, wood framing and interior partitionsBuilding systems: water heater, electrical distribution, HVAC, plumbingInterior Construction: Wood flooring, stairs, ceramic tileSmoke detectorsThis engineering-based cost segregation study included the following methodology:Physical Inspection through a site visitDocumentation review including architectural plans, accounting records and construction documentsA cost analysis which utilizes engineering principles in order to allocate costs to their applicable asset classificationsCalculation of the depreciation schedule using MACRSAs a reminder, bonus depreciation started to phase out in 2023.

I’m not sharing it to criticize the site owner, but rather to highlight how small mistakes can cost you money when advertising on Google.

Eventually, they moved forward without issues...but it’s a gamble.

If needed, I am happy to provide builder and site resources. 

I drove past the site daily to get home in Calico Ridge.

Linda,Welcome to the BP forum, it's one of the bes REI sites right now loaded with seasoned investors and seasoned professionals able to help with every angle.