I'm really looking to add to the portfolio not do a 1-1 or 2 for 1. 

You can set up a Wyoming LLC yourself.

I will add my anecdotes: flipping has been good to me and my family, but we do it one the side, when we find a good deal. 

If you think about it in a mortgage sense..

It sounds like you do if you want to self manage.

It definitely takes discipline, a growth mindset, and educating yourself but you can certainly do it!

Yes, do not contact them outside of VRBO.

Here is a presentation I made describing the benefit of doing such vs a regular investment.

It is up to you to accept it, ignore it, or whatever else you want to do with the fact that what you are doing is not correct.What you do with that info is up to you.Don't come here challenging me to prove it.

Figure out ways to enforce rules to protect yourself and the other renters.