I focus on total return.  

$400k equity is producing $1600/month cash flow for a return from the cash flow of 4.8%.  

Investors are particularly interested in properties near major universities, as they offer stable and growing returns.

Investing this amount in passive deals might not provide immediate income, and you could end up waiting years to see returns (similar case in most investments.) 

I don’t want anything in return—just hoping to network, make new friends, and maybe be of help or value to you in any way.If you're up for grabbing a quick lunch, coffee, or beer (on me!)

And assuming a 0% return on the $200k you could have in the bank earning $10k/year if you sold. 

I expect my cash on cash return to be over 90%.

You provide an excel sheet with basic information about the companies and they return all the contact info you could want for about $0.15 per lead.I have not been able to find an equivalent for Canada.

In general though, I would think that if this is a partnership LLC you could make a capital contribution in return for equity in the LLC. 

If that is the case then that is considered cost of doing business and I would advise that should be calculated in your costs/returns you provide to the investor.IF you are referring to the investor who is the borrower - then I would have included that cost in the loan agreement.