The property would allow for some value add, making it a potential long term BRRRR. 

Here are some diagrams to help you on this quest: Asset Protection Decision Diagram - to help assess the need for asset protection, and what to implement: AssPro_Decision_Diagram Asset Protection Onion Diagram - what, when, and at what cost one should implement in terms of asset protection - APOnion__Diagram How a fully implemented asset protection layout might look. - Asset Protection Layout A CSS Decision Diagram flowchart intended to bring together all the various questions when assessing the benefits of a Cost Segregation Study (via a professional or DIY).Let me know if you have questions or want to chat further - I can give you my investor perspective - text me at 512-368-9940 and we can talk further.PS.

This step involves a detailed analysis of their balance sheets, income, and cash flow statements, provided they can provide it.

But if you are buying property in cash for, say, $200k, and need 50-100k for rehabs, that is a totally different risk profile for your lender.You could consider partnering with someone with experience.  

I'm considering two options for my property and would appreciate some advice:Cash-Out Refinance and Then Sell: Cash-out refinance to access some of the equity, then sell the property to get the remaining equity.Sell the Property Directly: Skip the refinance and sell the property outright.My main concerns are:Fees: Are there more fees involved with doing a cash-out refi and then selling compared to just selling directly?

Cash buyers, and motivated sellers.

Purchase price: $550,000 Cash invested: $200,000This is my luxury glamping site near Houston, Texas called Cameron Ranch Glamping.

In my short-term rentals we of course cover utilities for our residents. 

So, I'm left questioning what benefits there are to the 2/1 buydown that would make it a recommended option.I'm thinking that if I skip the 2/1 buydown, the cash to close would be lower, meaning I'd need to put in less of my own money upfront, which seems like a better option to me.

How about in long run with split system.