Riviera Direct + Riviera Resale Owners: How Has It Worked Out?

I currently own points at Riviera purchased direct and points at AKL purchased resale. I am considering adding another resale contract, and Riviera resale has caught my attention.

For those who own both Riviera direct and Riviera resale, how has that worked out in practice? Do you find the combination works well, or do you wish you had purchased a different resort instead?

I am particularly interested in any lessons learned, pros/cons, or things you did not consider before making the purchase.