Property stewardship
for homes that need
a reliable presence.


Marindale provides documented property visits, local coordination, and practical follow-through for homes that are vacant, inherited, between occupants or used seasonally.

THE RIGHT LEVEL OF LOCAL INVOLVEMENT

Stewardship options and pricing

Winter Property Stewardship

$ 350 /month

For vacant, inherited or second homes
needing documented local oversight.


Two scheduled documented visits monthly
Timestamped Property Visit Reports
Agreed property brief and priorities
Interior & exterior visual observations
Prompt notifications & routine follow-through

Priority response during business hours.
Emergency services and vendor costs are separate.

Priority Issue Coordination

from $ 225 /visit

For unexpected issues that need attention and a trusted local presence on site.


A one-time visit following significant rain episode (El Niño), atmospheric rivers, high winds or another event.

Includes timestamped photos, observations and next steps.

Priority Issue Coordination is reserved for properties under ongoing Marindale Stewardship.

Transition Stewardship

from $ 650 /month

For properties that need a higher level of involvement during a period of transition.


Tailored visit schedule
Condition tracking and documentation
Vendor coordination
Priorities and next-step action plan
Routine communication and follow-up

Pricing depends on duration, visit frequency, vendor coordination, and complexity.

Additional Local Coordination: $150/hour

WHEN THE HOME NEEDS SOMEONE LOCAL

Common situations we help with

Vacant between
occupants

The tenancy has ended,
but preparation for the
n
ext use is not complete.

Inherited or
in probate

Family members or
fiduciaries need reliable
local observation
and coordination

Second or
seasonal home

The property remains
unoccupied for
extended periods.

Preparing for
rental or sale

Vendors, readiness
work and property
access need to be
coordinated.

Owner temporarily
away

Travel, health, work or
family circumstances
make local follow-
through difficult.

WHEN SOMETHING HAPPENS

You don’t necessarily need a property manager.
You may simply need someone local.

Major rain or wind. An extended outage. A fallen limb. A drainage concern.
Or simply something about the property you want to check.

Marindale can make a documented on-site visit, report what is visibly happening, and help determine the next practical step.

HOW WE WORK

Stewardship adapts to the property

WHAT EVERY STEWARDSHIP
ENGAGEMENT INCLUDES

Agreed scope
Areas, access, priorities and visit checklist are documented in advance.

Consistent reporting
Every scheduled visit produces a concise report with photos and observations.

Owner authorization
Non-routine work is discussed or approved before commitments.

Follow-through
We help coordinate the next action and confirm the outcome.

SCOPE BOUNDARIES

Stewardship visits provide a regular visual (non-invasive) observation and documented follow-through.

They are designed to help you protect your investment, but they do not replace a licensed home inspection, engineering evaluation, security service or specialist assessment.

Marin Owner Resources
Programs & Incentives


Selected Marin programs that may materially affect the economics or operation of a rental property.
Last reviewed: August 2026

Marin Wildfire


Free


A personalized home-hardening and defensible-space report for eligible addresses.

Marin Wildfire


Free


Seasonal curbside pickup and disposal of qualifying vegetation in member areas.

Marin Water


Up to

$4.68

/sq.ft.


For qualifying lawn•replacement
projects: pre-approval is required.

Ross Valley


Up to

$3,000

Assistance for qualifying private sewer lateral replacement

Sausalito-Marin City


Up to

$2,000

50% of qualifying CCTV, repair or replacement costs.

Las Gallinas Valley


Up to

$15,000

10-year financing at 2% for
qualifying sewer-lateral work.