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Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Summary Of NNN's Investment Portfolio) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013 properties sqft states | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 properties sqft states | Sep. 30, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Total properties | 1,850 |  | 1,850 |
Gross leasable area (square feet) | 20,292,000 |  | 20,292,000 |
States | 47 |  | 47 |
Capitalized interest | $ 470 | $ 336 | $ 1,010 | $ 1,204

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