It helps to try to build rapport with them to show them you're serious, which you may want to work on since you're relatively young and inexperienced.

Other low-cost amenities that can boost ROI include a coffee and tea station with basic supplies, a welcome basket with snacks and water, or small outdoor games like cornhole.

My opinion is that OOS investors, especially ones that are inexperienced shouldn't do BRRRRs.

Inexperienced investors rush to buy these properties, only to find themselves with a heap of trouble.

There is a mortgage so that also adds to the amount desired, though my inexperienced self still feels it would sell for a pretty penny once fixed up.

In many cases, the contractors who agree to that kind of thing are either inexperienced, desperate or scammers. 

.: Well if you say so, I've been there and found it not my cup of tea.

If your agent will work for free with no strings attached, that tells me they are either desperate and inexperienced OR they offer a low level of service working many "clients" - either way you lose in the long run. 

Since you are out of the country and seem inexperienced, when buying condos you also have to assess the viability and strength of the HOA, pending litigation and/or assessments, and parking per unit.

They all seem to be fascinated by, and inexperienced and unknowledgeable about the concept of compound interest.