Quote from @Marc Winter: Of course, a skill like that is marketable! 

It will be money well spent.Also, criminals know how to check which properties in the area are STRs and might be vacant during most of the winter.  

Had the worst case of winter blues ever this year.

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Since it's winter, it could be a great deal longer. 

Christmas is still open as well.We don't get a ton of bookings in the winter other than the holidays and even then not every year.

We’re based in Indianapolis, and during the winter months, we transition some of our STRs to MTRs to try and keep up occupancy rates.

Bloomington has milder winters then we do up here in Chicago, but still gets snow and cold, which takes a toll on the property.  

The market seems to have a lot going for it with the beach, the lively downtown, the historical appeal and the night of lights draw during the winter months.

Home sales typically decrease during the winter months.