Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (Parenthetical)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
shares of restricted and unrestricted common stock, pursuant to NNN's performance incentive plan	396,577	139,351
shares of common stock to directors pursuant to NNN's performance incentive plan	8,389	4,623
shares of common stock, pursuant to NNN's Deferred Director Fee Plan	10,247	13,879
shares of restricted stock surrendered	4,178	4,494