One company is suggesting we try and tie them into the drain in the bathroom (also close by) to avoid the need for pumps.

In the walls of the master bathroom, under the kitchen sink/dishwasher, in the crawlspace and most scary in the tub drain while bathing our little girl!

Land is always money draining exercise since no cash flow and only cash out. 

It needs a drain field in the back building and there is no room for one.

You did not mention the age of the property  you are looking at and that could make a difference if anything might need special care today like asbestos, lead paint, and the major draining system. 

Middle America would probably crumble as these states tend to be the biggest supplier of servicemembers, and it’s often generational.Homelessness would skyrocket if we truly “drained the swamp” and eliminated the jobs that really don’t need to exist.My crazy high taxes likely help pay for some servicemembers to retire on a yearly basis, but on that money you can’t comfortably live in a HCOL. 

The money drain in the beginning is stressful but we plan for it and it does settle down.

There have been three break-ins since June and repairing the damages have been draining my budget.

Another example is an interior french drain system that was needed due to the high water table.

While you're away that could drain you.