And there we got a heavy snow load, which slides right off on one of these. 

He explained "if you didn't shovel snow, someone falls and gets injured, it's YOU that didn't shovel, not the LLC".

Lawn / Snow / Pest Control -- who's handling?

After securing the deal, the buyer made my wife and I go through three-feet deep of snow to "winterize" the house so there wouldn't be any plumbing issues.It was a 2 hour drive there, and a 2 hour drive back.So much time and effort put into it for only $4k...

After securing the deal, the buyer made my wife and I go through three-feet deep of snow to "winterize" the house so there wouldn't be any plumbing issues.It was a 2 hour drive there, and a 2 hour drive back.So much time and effort put into it for only $4k...

What other expenses are there (snow removal, lawn care, internet, utilities)?

Currently have a 24 year tenant, who has agreed to a new 3 year extension, where they take care of all utilitites, lawn service, snow removal and minor maintenance up to $400. 

There are lots of options like VRBO, booking.com, direct booking platforms, snow bird sites and medium term rental sites. 

If your cottage is 4 season you'll get groups that come for the snow.

@Nick BrittonRight now the focus is the Mount Snow area in West Dover.