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Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

The annualized return rate that accounts for all cash flows over a property's holding period.

Definition

IRR is the most comprehensive return metric in real estate. It calculates the discount rate at which the present value of all future cash flows (including the eventual sale) equals the initial investment. IRR captures the time value of money and combines cash flow, appreciation, and equity buildup into a single annualized percentage.

Formula

IRR is the discount rate where NPV of all cash flows = 0

IRR is solved iteratively — it's the rate that makes the net present value of all cash flows equal to zero.

Example

You invest $50,000 in a rental property, receive $4,000 in annual cash flow for 5 years, then sell the property and net $80,000 after paying off the mortgage. The IRR on this investment is approximately 13.5%, accounting for both the cash flows and the eventual sale proceeds.

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