My basement smells - not a moldy smell but something else. I was really hoping that someone can help to point me in the right direction.

Here is the background information on the house.

I purchased it 2 years ago ...

Need some advise on whether or not to buy this bank owned property. Biggest X factor is when we did our walkthrough, we noticed basement ( unfinished) is totally flooded with sitting water ( too high to walk through) ...

I am active duty military, just moved to SoCal. We rented a place mostly sight unseen due to time and distance constraints. The house is great and the land lord is some what attentive. However, many things he says are...

so, this evening as i spoke to my wife about a property i have found that i am interested in. We got into a deeper discussion about managing rental properties/goals/etc. I think she actually had a really good idea.she...

Could you please share experience of owning 100+ yr plex? I've never owned a plex, but am seeing a 117 yr old triplex interesting. Looks like it can generate a good cashflow, but I'm not too sure what kind of headache...

I see these getting more popular I have started to provide a packet. - it is filled with helpful household tips. Repair numbers of local repair guys, for things they break or cause. - Filled with help numbers for fina...

As a new landlord, I wanted to ask the veterans on tax deductions for expenses I incur on the rental property.things like: Bathroom Remodeling expenses made by me.. (or by contractor), plumbing expenses for unclogging...

Thoughts on pink cast iron tubs? I'm purchasing a property with one, and undecided what I should do. Leave it or replace it? Or is painting/reglazing an option?

I just bought an old (100+ yr old) 6-unit building with a single hot water boiler on a single thermostat.  The heat works fine and the annual utility costs are reasonable, but there is no zoning and no good way to zon...

I realize this question may not be the pressing issue of the week but if a tenant overflowed the tub while filling it up and water came through the first floor ceiling, what is the normal landlord action to take?  Do ...