Maybe even a gut rehab.Are there tenant buyers who would fix then flip a property that is distressed?

Find another buyer

Do security deposits accumulate interest in favor for the buyer?

You just cannot count on comps because like anything in real estate comps are just one indicator but do not necessarily mean buyers will want to pay top dollar for your property especially if it is a fellow investor wanting to buy from you.

& now I have a buyer who would like to purchase commercial property to operate their business in.

Get a good commercial broker that has tons of experience with retail centers on the purchase side.I usually get on a call with my clients.I have many buyers in Texas.First thing is are you paying all cash or some down with financing?

Hello All,I am currently searching for knowledgable real estate agents in the Cleveland, OH area that can assist me as a buyer. 

Buyers seem much more aware of flood risks now, however, and they are passing on his property even though he's baking the flood risk into the price. 

I know you probably don't like that .. but that's how I have handled it when I am a seller and the buyer defaults for no good reaons day or two before the close and I wont release it.. but I usually have 5 to 10k EM deposits.. so if I get half and they get half that satisfies me..

Thats a liability on the balance sheet .Rule number 2    No money , no work .You are an agent , have you ever sold a house and had the buyers come to the table and say , lets get this done , And then say I will send the seller  a check in 30 days ?