Hard to do a lot of transactions on a gas station cashiers salary. 

Otherwise all rents would never change and we would still be paying 5 cents for a gallon of gas and 50 dollars a month for rent.

Well, if they're renting an $80K house their budget is probably closer to hotdogs at the gas station.

At least initially....I believe the tenant(s) pay for electric/gas & internet & phone themselves, as each unit is individually metered.  

Even if electric and gas are individually metered, odds are that water isn't.  

My Deal I'm getting the building for $208,000.00I'm estimating $75,000.00 of repair  ** The down side is the gas.

I did have two major unexpected costs: there was a major water leak that Cleveland Water did not notify my about and gas lines that needed to be replaced going to the furnaces.

The gas fireplace is dated and could be redone.My question is should I invest $5,000-$10,000 into really making this place look sharp?  

Moving a kitchen can get pricey with plumbing (supply and drain), electrical (2 new circuits plus range/oven), gas, new floors, cabinets, etc.With some cheap labor it may be doable, but you're still probably talking a few thousand $$.

You know that was his gas money :)Based on what the facts actually are, he may be able to sue you though.