Most likely galvanized pipes. 

I have lived in (with a small child) and own multiple pre-1978 homes that most likely had lead paint in them.

@Madison SloanTo start house hacking, focus on saving for your down payment, researching target markets like Salt Lake City or North Idaho, and building a strong team of professionals, including an agent and lender.

Plus, it integrates seamlessly with accounting tools like QuickBooks, making bookkeeping much more straightforward.Whichever account you choose, look for one with no monthly fees, online banking, and features like automatic bill pay.

It seems like they are the problem.

What's the activity level been like?

Hey Jon would recommend checking out FB groups if you aren't local (looks like you're based in the Bay).

It seemed like a long-term play with less price or industry volatility.

Try AI resources like Chatgpt and Gemeni, you will have to feed your data and assumptions and they will both do wonders.  

I also like the strategies outlined in Brandon Turner's "Rental Property Investing" book.