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HELP! Sellers didn't disclose major issues - unrentable and requires massive repairs
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Just a potential short term solution to the emptying daily issue, I don't have answers to the other questions above.
I don't know how the humidifiers are configured, but you might be able to put a small pump into each reservoir (search "automatic bilge pump" on amazon) and move the water into either a larger collection tank (think 55 gallon drum) or drain. Might be able to pump it up out of the basement entirely if you are creative. This would solve the problem of having to be there daily. Likely would move it to weekly, if you can pump it entirely out of the basement then it's handled indefinitely (you just need to check on the bilge pumps).
Shorter term solution, probably could be done in 5 hours by someone handy for less than $200 of materials.
EDIT: take a look at the SAILFLO 2000 GPH 12v Electric Bilge Pump. In the specs, it says it can pump water up 20 feet vertically, so that should get you out of a basement if it has a window or something. You'll need to figure out how to wire it (it's not that tricky, a lot of devices have a 12v power supply) or pick a different model that can plug into a wall but has similar specs.