The world of real estate investing has many complexities that can make choosing the right strategy a challenge. Knowing how to evaluate an investment using modern metrics and analytics created specifically for the real estate market allows you to gain valuable information about a property on your radar or in your portfolio. Two metrics investors commonly use to evaluate real estate deals are return on investment (ROI) and internal rate of return (IRR). Let’s go over what these metrics are and how to calculate them so you can better understand their similarities and differences.