If they line is clay you will need to replace it with PVC to get a lifetime warranty and less worry out of it.

@Clay SmithThanks for letting me know about your vacancy experience.

I'm looking to house hack 2-4 unit multifamily home in the Jacksonville Metropolitan area.  I'm looking for properties that are in the 50-150k range.  I'm beginning market research and am curious about what areas will...

They wanted a dumpster on my property emptied, but  the ground was wet clay. 

Clay, cast iron, galvanized steel, likely will need to be replaced to PVC or pex throughout.  

The ground is hard packed clay so putting in the two electric meter poles is going to be a pain without it since they have to go down 4-5 feet. 

Hey BiggerPockets at large!A question for you all, should I run from a permanent wood foundation? House was built in 1987 and showing no visable signs of distress in the foundation. Hasn't been inspected yet. I might ...

Thanks @Clay Smith this is good advice.

It definitely makes things easier- for us that means Clay County primarily, although Platte County would work too- we just don't find as many great cash-flow deals there.  

@Clay Manship your assumptions are correct in that a typical lender is not going to lend to an LLC - although a local bank may do so with personal guarantees, likely requiring all three to sign in this situation.