The language in my contract is as follows: "....the latter does hereby purchase from the former the following described property......The property is to be sold at and for the price of xxx" The EMD is a faithful gesture to seller that buyer will follow through on his/her promise.

If you think about how busy JB must be, for him to give full and present attention to people is a powerful gesture.

However, you could offer to pay a portion of them as a gesture of goodwill.

The agent should remember the gesture and hopefully will separate you from all the other active prospects when a interesting deal presents itself. 

(Although it still may have been caused during their brief tenancy.)(2) Cite the lease and the Code inspection, and offer to split the cost as a gesture of goodwill.(3) Cite the lease and the Code inspection, and politely remind them that the repair will be billed to them.Is there another choice?  

It was a kind gesture, but I finally told him to save his money.

I sat down with my current lender, explained my goals, showed them I was serious with an LLC, cash in hand, good faith gestures like being available after business hours (Some bankers like to work after the bank closes to get more done), etc.

Since this process can also be automated, it is really a small gesture that has the potential to positively impact your business with literally zero ongoing maintenance requirements. 

Give me a give would only be a gesture if I don't want it and will not use it.Go to every real estate meeting you can go to.

Also, would it be most logical/a nice gesture, to try and sell to the owner of the parcel?