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Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Summary of NNN's Investment Portfolio) (Details) ft² in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2018 ft² state property
Property Portfolio: |
Total properties | property | 2,846
Gross leasable area (square feet) | ft² | 29,389
States | state | 48
Weighted average remaining lease term (years) | 11 years 6 months

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- Definition Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Area of a real estate property. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The number of states the entity operates in as of the balance sheet date. + References No definition available. + Details
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