Based on the opportunity value of cash and the risk posed by having dead equity at risk to a market shift.All equity in the property is now only earning a return equilivant to the prevailing mortgage interest rates.

With crowdstreet you are InvestIng dIrectly wIth the sponsor so there is no middleman to take a cut so the returns I have found to be much better.

I found a flip property that is in a great location with potential to make a great return.

I would prefer a safe first investment with a lower return to high risk.

An individual (like a person who just wants a better return on their money in a CD, 401K, etc...) may have the same terms as a traditional hard money lender but I've found they have more flexibility. 

You're focused on something you want vs. what would give you the best return for your money. 

Typical returns are 9-12% plus points if you charge them.

@Shaun MorganShaun,  Some generals numbers for you; 2% rule (search the millions of hits on any search engine), Return on Investment (ROI), Cash on Cash returnCome up with a standard for these any other other number you can calculate.  

making offers on houses and just wondering what the expected return is Cash on cash

I am looking to purchase my second investment property and have done the other basic calculations that BP recommends, but am having difficulty in figuring out how to calculate the Cash on Cash return.