One more tip – people remember stories that trigger their emotions.

Thanks again for the tip, I appreciate it.

Here are some tips for networking and making the most of your account. 1) I'd fill out your profile fully before you do anything else!

What tips and advise would you give/ wish you knew as a newbie??  

Sometimes you can tell because of rust staining and buildup on the outside of such affected pipes,   but even without that they can be weakened considerably from their original state.On the drain side galvanized branch drains  (1.25 through 2" galvanized pipes)  can also rust out or clog up as the rust on the inside is very rough and catches hair, grease,  and other debris and will eventually need aggressive rootering,   which if the pipes have rusted enough may open up holes in them.I should note CAST IRON (hub and bell) old sewer pipe,  at least the 3" and 4" stuff seems to have a bit longer lifespan than galvanized steel;  it still rusts but doesn't crumble and flake and encourage blockages like steel does,   so an old house with a cast 4" sewer stack you may be fine for many decades more if you just replace all the branch lines going into it but leave the main stack.   

Here are some tips for networking and making the most of your account. 1) I'd fill out your profile fully before you do anything else!

But you better have nerves of steel, a decent budget....and/or the ability to do a lot of the fixes yourself.....Good luck!

Thanks for the tips @Colleen F.

How about a hot tip!

I do have some tips...but if you got this property through auction - don't you already own it?