Dayton · Cincinnati

Ground operations for rental property.

Scale your doors, not your overhead. Turns, repairs, inspections and every on-site task for property managers and rental owners.

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One walk. Every problem coded, priced and fixed.

Drag the handle to fix the room. Tap a number to see the standard behind it.

Fixed and verified
Found at move-out
Scope of workExample room. Standards from TRACE OS v5.0; prices from Marble City scopes.

How it works.

01

Send an address

Tell us the property and what you need, from a single task to a full turn.

02

We walk it

Every room and system is checked against the standard and photographed.

03

You get a price

Each line shows the problem, the fix, who is responsible and the price.

04

You approve

The price is set before work starts. It only changes with a change order you approve.

05

Done, with proof

The work is checked line by line and photographed. You get one invoice.

Everything a rental needs on the ground.

If it happens at the property, we do it. Send an address and what's needed, and we'll get you a quote.

Turns

Move-out to rent-ready, handled end to end: inspection, priced scope, quality control, rent-ready verification and listing photos.

Full-cycle turnOne point of contact from the day the tenant leaves to the day it is ready to list.
TRACE Certified renovationA property brought up to the full TRACE standard, with every line verified.
Move-out inspectionA full condition walk at vacancy, with a photo of every finding.
Priced scope of workEvery line shows the problem, the fix, who is responsible and the price.
Tenant damage summaryTenant damage totalled on its own, ready for the deposit.
Quality controlEvery line checked against the standard before the job is closed.
Rent-ready verificationFinal sign-off that the property meets the standard, with full documentation.
Listing photosListing-quality photos taken at close, with no second trip.
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Maintenance

Repairs and upkeep in every trade: drywall, paint, flooring, plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling, appliances, cleaning, lawn and trash-outs.

Repairs and handyman workDrywall, paint, flooring, doors, fixtures and general repairs.
FlooringCarpet, vinyl plank, sheet vinyl and tile, patched or replaced.
Doors, windows and hardwareInterior and exterior doors, glass, screens, blinds and hardware.
Kitchens and bathsCabinetry, countertops, fixtures, tubs and surrounds.
AppliancesRepair, replacement and installation.
PlumbingLeaks, fixtures, drains and water heaters.
ElectricalOutlets, switches, fixtures and safety corrections.
Heating and coolingService, repair and replacement.
ExteriorGutters, downspouts, siding, steps, railings and chimneys.
Trash-outs and debris removalFull property clean-outs. Furniture, appliances and debris hauled and disposed of.
CleaningRent-ready deep cleans of appliances, bathrooms, floors and surfaces.
Lawn and groundsMowing, weed eating and grounds upkeep, one-time or recurring.
Pest controlTreatment and exclusion.
Board-up and securingBoard-ups and property securing.
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Field tasks

Someone at the door when you need it: lockboxes, keys, lock changes, showings, vendor access, notices and welfare checks.

Lockbox and codeboxA box installed and set with the code tested, or retrieved.
Key delivery and pickupKeys dropped off or collected, with a documented handoff.
Lock changesDeadbolt and handle sets installed, keyed and tested, including drill-outs on seized locks.
Showing accessUnlock and stand by for a showing or walkthrough, then secure the property.
Vendor accessMeet and admit a vendor, secure the property after and log the visit.
Notice deliveryNotices posted and photographed for documented delivery. Batched dispatch available.
Welfare checkSite visit, documented condition and contact attempt, reported back.
Detector check and replacementSmoke and CO detectors tested, batteries or units replaced, documented.
HVAC filter swapFilter replaced, with the size and date logged.
WinterizationHeat set to a safe minimum and water shut off, documented.
Snow and ice clearingWalks, steps and entries hand-cleared for safe access.
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Inspections

Documented condition with photos: TRACE Certified, move-out, move-in, renewal, acquisition, CapEx and drive-by, plus work verification and listing media.

TRACE Certified inspectionEvery standard checked on a newly bought, newly onboarded or upgraded property. You get what to do now, what to do at the next turn, and a one-to-five-year capital plan.
Move-out / turn inspectionFull documented condition walk at vacancy, with a scope of the work needed.
Move-in / rent-ready inspectionCondition documented at move-in and confirmed rent-ready before listing.
Renewal / periodic inspectionMid-tenancy condition and safety check, documented.
Acquisition inspectionEvery system, its age and its condition, for purchase decisions.
CapEx inspectionSystem age and condition, for capital planning.
Occupancy / drive-by inspectionExterior and occupancy verification, photographed.
Work verificationA scope of work checked against the property to confirm it is complete, with photos.
Marketing photosListing-quality photos delivered the same day.
Video walkthroughA walkthrough video added to any photo set.
3D floor planAn interactive floor plan and virtual tour.
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Scale your doors, not your overhead.

Marble City Property Operations is the ground team for property managers and owners. One point of contact for every on-site job, with no payroll, no vendor list to chase and no monthly fee. Add doors without adding headcount.

Pick the work. See who does what.

YouMarble City
On your own
    With Marble City

      One point of contact

      Turns, maintenance, field tasks and inspections through one team, for every door you have.

      One written standard

      Every job is done and checked to TRACE OS v5.0, whoever is on site.

      Priced before it starts

      Every line comes from one price book and only changes with a change order you approve.

      A record that builds

      Every visit adds dated photos, condition and costs to the property's history.

      In-house maintenance teamYour own vendor listMarble City
      No payroll, trucks or tools to carry
      Pay only when there is work
      Scales up and down with your door countSometimes
      One point of contact for every trade
      Showings, lockboxes, notices and inspections
      A priced scope before work startsSometimesSometimes
      A photo of every problem and every fixSometimesSometimes
      Work checked before you pay for itOn youOn you
      Tenant damage totalled for the depositOn youOn you
      No monthly fee and no contract

      Every job runs on TRACE OS v5.0.

      TRACE is the written standard for a rent-ready property. Every finding gets a code, a classification, a fix and a price before anyone picks up a tool.

      553written standards
      81building systems covered
      2,357priced fixes
      Every finding is classified one of six ways, so you know who pays for what.Tenant DamageDeferred MaintenanceWear & TearCode / SafetyQuality StandardCapEx
      Join the TRACE OS platform

      Built for whoever owns the outcome.

      Property managers

      A field team without the payroll. Turns off your desk, one point of contact for every trade, and room to add doors without adding staff.

      Out-of-market owners

      You can't walk the property. We do, and you get your own record of its condition and every dollar spent on it.

      Investors

      Know what a property needs and what it costs before you close, then hand us the same scope to carry out.

      Start with one task. Hand over all of it.

      Send an address and what's needed. We reply within one business day.

      (937) 728-7000  ·  sinjin@marblecityops.com

      Work with us

      Contractors and tradespeople: clear scopes, priced line by line, with a written standard for every task.

      Apply as a contractor