I know i have to close them in the winter time and cover them with something to keep the draft out but just don't know with what.

Too many licenses will disturb the local system, that is mainly how they think.I agree with @Mike Lambert that Spain in general is a year round option for tourists because outside of summer (which honestly sometimes becomes a bit too hot) the sun shines even in winter times with very comfortable temperatures.

Once this one is complete I'm going to take a couple month off; maybe attempt to get back in for another in fall or early winter time. 

My friends were driving BMW's back then while I was driving a TDI hooptie with no heat in the winter time.

The issue with VR in Phoenix is that in the winter time, everyone will sell out, however if you don't rent out the summer and fall consistently your likely not able to meet your forecasted revenue.I would do a comparison of renting out your unit full time vs short term.  

You're into it for $135,000, sell for 180,000 because its winter time and you price it under appraisal.

She signed a new lease for 6 months and i did that because i didn't want her lease ending in the winter time.

I will submit permits for that this month, but no rush because they won't grant permits during winter time anyway.Step 5 is where I currently am, hire a GC to do the work.

That's not too bad for winter time if this isn't your primary business focus.Its funny you mention the number of people that call and say they are on their way, then never show up.

He still had some work to do after the winter time and was just going to bill me then.