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IRR Calculator

Calculate Internal Rate of Return for your CRE investment. Enter your initial investment, annual cash flows, and exit sale proceeds to see your total annualized return.

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Annualized Return
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Enter cash flows for each year of your hold period

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Total cash invested at purchase
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Net of sales costs & loan payoff
💵 Annual Cash Flow (After Debt Service)
Internal Rate of Return
annualized total return on equity
Equity Multiple
total return / invested
Total Cash Received
cash flow + sale
Total Profit
above investment
Avg Annual CF
per year

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Understanding IRR

The gold standard metric for evaluating CRE investment performance.

What IRR Measures

IRR is the annualized return that makes the net present value of all cash flows (investment + annual income + sale proceeds) equal to zero. It accounts for the timing and magnitude of every cash flow, making it the most comprehensive return metric for real estate investments.

IRR vs Cash-on-Cash vs Cap Rate

Cap rate is a single-year, unlevered snapshot. Cash-on-cash is a single-year, levered snapshot. IRR captures the full picture: multiple years of cash flow, appreciation at sale, leverage effects, and the time value of money. It is the metric institutional investors and funds use.

What Drives IRR in CRE?

Three components: (1) Annual cash flow from operations (rent minus expenses minus debt service), (2) Property appreciation at sale, (3) Leverage amplification. A property with modest cash flow but strong appreciation can have a higher IRR than one with high cash flow but flat value.

Target IRR by Strategy

Core (low risk, stabilized): 6–10% IRR. Core-Plus: 8–12%. Value-Add: 12–18%. Opportunistic (development, distressed): 18–25%+. Your target IRR should reflect the risk profile and your cost of capital. Our advisors model scenarios to find the optimal structure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IRR and CRE investment analysis.

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