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Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Summary Of NNN's Investment Portfolio) (Details) | Dec. 31, 2012 states sqft properties
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Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Total properties (including retail operations) | 1,622
Gross leasable area (square feet) | 19,168,000
States | 47

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