10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012

OR

¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

For the transition period from                      to                     

Commission file number 001-11290

NATIONAL RETAIL PROPERTIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 56-1431377 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

450 South Orange Avenue, Suite 900

Orlando, Florida 32801

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (407) 265-7348

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.     Yes  x     No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer  x Accelerated filer  ¨ Non-accelerated filer  ¨ Smaller reporting company  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date.

110,036,842 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value, outstanding as of October 30, 2012.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

		PAGE       REFERENCE
Part I - Financial Information
Item 1.	Financial Statements:
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	6
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	8
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	19
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	32
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	33
Part II - Other Information
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	34
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	34
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	34
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	34
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	34
Item 5.	Other Information	34
Item 6.	Exhibits	34
Signatures		38
Exhibit Index		39

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

NATIONAL RETAIL PROPERTIES, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
ASSETS	(unaudited)
Real estate portfolio:
Accounted for using the operating method, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization	$	3,565,782		$	3,211,022
Accounted for using the direct financing method	24,539			26,518
Real estate held for sale	53,361			50,202
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate	—			4,358
Mortgages, notes and accrued interest receivable, net of allowance	29,682			33,428
Commercial mortgage residual interests	12,508			15,299
Cash and cash equivalents	141,446			2,082
Receivables, net of allowance of $1,057 and $1,403, respectively	1,220			2,149
Accrued rental income, net of allowance of $3,086 and $4,870, respectively	25,806			25,187
Debt costs, net of accumulated amortization of $17,887 and $15,381, respectively	11,318			10,832
Other assets	68,536			53,352
Total assets	$	3,934,198		$	3,434,429
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities:
Line of credit payable	$	—		$	65,600
Mortgages payable, including unamortized premium of $202 and $0, respectively	10,873			23,171
Notes payable – convertible, net of unamortized discount of $3,174 and $6,363, respectively	358,561			355,371
Notes payable, net of unamortized discount of $9,571 and $5,033, respectively	1,165,429			894,967
Accrued interest payable	22,112			15,108
Other liabilities	99,145			76,336
Total liabilities	1,656,120			1,430,553
Equity:
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 15,000,000 shares
Series D, 11,500,000 depositary shares issued and outstanding, at stated liquidation value   of $25 per share	287,500			—
Series C, 3,680,000 depositary shares issued and outstanding, at stated liquidation value   of $25 per share	—			92,000
Common stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 375,000,000 shares; 109,421,774 and   104,754,859 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	1,096			1,049
Excess stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 390,000,000 shares; none issued or outstanding	—			—
Capital in excess of par value	2,075,112			1,958,225
Retained earnings (loss)	(83,497		)	(44,946		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(3,448		)	(3,830		)
Total stockholders’ equity of NNN	2,276,763			2,002,498
Noncontrolling interests	1,315			1,378
Total equity	2,278,078			2,003,876
Total liabilities and equity	$	3,934,198		$	3,434,429

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NATIONAL RETAIL PROPERTIES, INC.

and SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

	Quarter Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Revenues:
Rental income from operating leases	$	80,411		$	62,158		$	230,415		$	175,463
Earned income from direct financing leases	608			639			1,854			2,072
Percentage rent	242			229			574			476
Real estate expense reimbursement from tenants	2,647			2,437			7,967			6,859
Interest and other income from real estate transactions	512			381			1,982			1,534
Interest income on commercial mortgage residual interests	593			782			2,064			2,325
	85,013			66,626			244,856			188,729
Retail operations:
Revenues	—			12,402			19,008			33,702
Operating expenses	—			(11,563		)	(18,543		)	(32,175		)
Net	—			839			465			1,527
Operating expenses:
General and administrative	8,652			7,036			23,278			20,261
Real estate	3,878			4,434			12,437			11,983
Depreciation and amortization	17,465			14,777			54,253			41,707
Impairment – commercial mortgage residual interests  valuation	—			—			2,718			396
Impairment losses and other charges	7,261			—			7,296			—
	37,256			26,247			99,982			74,347
Earnings from operations	47,757			41,218			145,339			115,909
Other expenses (revenues):
Interest and other income	(1,194		)	(457		)	(1,913		)	(1,083		)
Interest expense	22,866			20,086			61,905			55,260
	21,672			19,629			59,992			54,177
Earnings from continuing operations before income tax benefit   (expense) and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate	26,085			21,589			85,347			61,732
Income tax benefit (expense)	7,426			(68		)	7,190			(258		)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate	3,769			109			4,074			321
Earnings from continuing operations	37,280			21,630			96,611			61,795
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of income tax   expense (Note 9)	710			978			4,679			2,936
Earnings including noncontrolling interests	37,990			22,608			101,290			64,731
Loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Continuing operations	32			20			87			113
Discontinued operations	(7		)	4			(24		)	(89		)
	25			24			63			24
Net earnings attributable to NNN	$	38,015		$	22,632		$	101,353		$	64,755

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NATIONAL RETAIL PROPERTIES, INC.

and SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

	Quarter Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Net earnings attributable to NNN	$	38,015		$	22,632		$	101,353		$	64,755
Series C preferred stock dividends	—			(1,696		)	(1,979		)	(5,089		)
Series D preferred stock dividends	(4,762		)	—			(10,688		)	—
Excess of redemption value over carrying value of preferred   shares redeemed	—			—			(3,098		)	—
Net earnings attributable to common stockholders	$	33,253		$	20,936		$	85,588		$	59,666
Net earnings per share of common stock:
Basic:
Continuing operations	$	0.30		$	0.23		$	0.76		$	0.67
Discontinued operations	0.01			0.01			0.04			0.03
Net earnings	$	0.31		$	0.24		$	0.80		$	0.70
Diluted:
Continuing operations	$	0.29		$	0.23		$	0.75		$	0.66
Discontinued operations	0.01			0.01			0.04			0.03
Net earnings	$	0.30		$	0.24		$	0.79		$	0.69
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic	107,487,935			87,109,406			106,140,002			84,896,946
Diluted	110,339,705			87,788,250			108,091,909			85,438,870
Other comprehensive income:
Net earnings attributable to NNN	$	38,015		$	22,632		$	101,353		$	64,755
Amortization of interest rate hedges	57			38			171			(47		)
Fair value treasury locks	—			—			—			(5,218		)
Unrealized gain - commercial mortgage residual interests	—			—			213			599
Stock value adjustments	(1		)	(8		)	(2		)	(34		)
Comprehensive income attributable to NNN	$	38,071		$	22,662		$	101,735		$	60,055

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NATIONAL RETAIL PROPERTIES, INC.

and SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Earnings including noncontrolling interests	$	101,290		$	64,731
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Performance incentive plan expense	7,010			5,057
Depreciation and amortization	54,926			42,802
Impairment losses and other charges	9,043			431
Impairment – commercial mortgage residual interests valuation	2,718			396
Amortization of notes payable discount	3,641			5,032
Amortization of debt costs	2,506			—
Amortization of mortgages payable premium	(14		)	—
Amortization of deferred interest rate hedges	171			(47		)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate	(4,074		)	(321		)
Distributions received from unconsolidated affiliate	7,019			432
Gain on disposition of real estate portfolio	(4,446		)	(140		)
Gain on note receivable and property foreclosure	(198		)	—
Other	—			266
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations:
Additions to held for sale real estate	(4,941		)	(790		)
Proceeds from disposition of held for sale real estate	—			1,058
Decrease in real estate leased to others using the direct financing method	1,222			1,191
Increase in work in process	(1,225		)	(856		)
Decrease in mortgages, notes and accrued interest receivable	37			170
Decrease in receivables	1,014			1,734
Decrease (increase) in commercial mortgage residual interests	286			(204		)
Decrease (increase) in accrued rental income	(695		)	93
Decrease in other assets	1,365			571
Increase in accrued interest payable	7,004			15,029
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities	(4,893		)	1,548
Increase (decrease) in current tax liability	(7,192		)	962
Net cash provided by operating activities	171,574			139,145
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from the disposition of real estate, Investment Portfolio	32,371			8,138
Additions to real estate:
Accounted for using the operating method	(414,843		)	(434,532		)
Accounted for using the direct financing method	—			(1,747		)
Increase in mortgages and notes receivable	(8,768		)	(5,706		)
Principal payments on mortgages and notes receivable	10,668			4,938
Payment of lease costs	(1,583		)	(862		)
Return of investment from unconsolidated affiliate	1,220			—
Other	(313		)	(2,191		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(381,248		)	(431,962		)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NATIONAL RETAIL PROPERTIES, INC.

and SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from line of credit payable	$	685,900		$	504,800
Repayment of line of credit payable	(751,500		)	(665,800		)
Payment of interest rate hedge	—			(5,300		)
Proceeds from notes payable	320,011			295,731
Repayment of notes payable	(50,000		)	—
Payment of debt costs	(2,992		)	(5,464		)
Repayment of mortgages payable	(19,134		)	(816		)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	119,259			299,528
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock	287,500			—
Redemption of preferred stock	(92,000		)	—
Payment of Series C preferred stock dividends	(1,979		)	(5,089		)
Payment of Series D preferred stock dividends	(10,688		)	—
Payment of common stock dividends	(124,139		)	(96,915		)
Noncontrolling interest distributions	—			(45		)
Noncontrolling interest contributions	—			41
Stock issuance costs	(11,200		)	(10,224		)
Net cash provided by financing activities	349,038			310,447
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	139,364			17,630
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	2,082			2,048
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	141,446		$	19,678
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid, net of amount capitalized	$	50,872		$	37,117
Taxes paid (received)	$	125		$	(541	)
Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities:
Issued 396,577 and 141,351 shares of restricted and unrestricted     common stock in 2012 and 2011, respectively, pursuant to NNN’s     performance incentive plan	$	8,576		$	3,456
Issued 12,373 and 6,975 shares of common stock in 2012 and 2011,     respectively, to directors pursuant to NNN’s performance incentive plan	$	346		$	177
Issued 14,836 and 19,962 shares of common stock in 2012 and     2011, respectively, pursuant to NNN’s Deferred Director Fee Plan	$	223		$	338
Surrender of 4,712 and of 5,215 shares of restricted common stock in 2012 and     2011, respectively	$	113		$	109
Change in other comprehensive income	$	(382	)	$	(4,701	)
Change in lease classification (direct financing lease to operating lease)	$	757		$	3,407
Mortgage payable assumed in connection with real estate transaction	$	6,634		$	—
Real estate acquired in connection with mortgage receivable foreclosure	$	490		$	—
Real estate received in note receivable foreclosure	$	1,595		$	—

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NATIONAL RETAIL PROPERTIES, INC.

and SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2012

(unaudited)

Note 1 – Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:

Organization and Nature of Business – National Retail Properties, Inc., a Maryland corporation, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) formed in 1984. The term “NNN” or the “Company” refers to National Retail Properties, Inc. and all of its consolidated subsidiaries. NNN has elected to treat certain subsidiaries as taxable REIT subsidiaries. These taxable subsidiaries and their majority owned and controlled subsidiaries are collectively referred to as the “TRS.”

NNN's assets include: real estate, mortgages and notes receivable, and commercial mortgage residual interests. NNN acquires, owns, invests in and develops properties that are leased primarily to retail tenants under long-term net leases and primarily held for investment (“Properties” or “Property Portfolio”).

	September 30, 2012
Property Portfolio:
Total properties	1,530
Gross leasable area (square feet)	18,331,000
States	47

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and note disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. Operating results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2012, may not be indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2012. Amounts as of December 31, 2011, included in the condensed consolidated financial statements have been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements as of that date. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, included herein, should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto as well as Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in NNN's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Principles of Consolidation – NNN’s condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of each of the respective majority owned and controlled affiliates, including transactions whereby NNN has been determined to be the primary beneficiary in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) guidance included in Consolidation. All significant intercompany account balances and transactions have been eliminated. NNN applies the equity method of accounting to investments in partnerships and joint ventures that are not subject to control by NNN due to the significance of rights held by other parties.

Real Estate Portfolio – NNN records the acquisition of real estate which is not subject to a lease at cost, including acquisition and closing costs. The cost of properties developed by NNN includes direct and indirect costs of construction, property taxes, interest and other miscellaneous costs incurred during the development period until the project is substantially complete and available for occupancy. During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2012, NNN recorded $336,000 and $1,204,000, respectively, in capitalized interest and recorded $278,000 and $846,000 in capitalized interest during the same periods in 2011, respectively.

Purchase Accounting for Acquisition of Real Estate Subject to a Lease – In accordance with the FASB guidance on business combinations, the fair value of the real estate acquired with in-place leases is allocated to the acquired tangible assets, consisting of land, building and tenant improvements, and identified intangible assets and liabilities, consisting of the value of above-market and below-market leases, value of in-place leases and value of tenant relationships, based in each case on their relative fair values. Acquisition costs incurred in connection with a business combination are expensed when incurred.

The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired leased property is determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, and the “as-if-vacant” value is then allocated to land, building and tenant improvements based on the determination of the fair values of these assets. The as-if-vacant fair value of a property is provided to management by a qualified appraiser.

In allocating the fair value of the identified intangible assets and liabilities of an acquired property, above-market and below-market in-place lease values are recorded as other assets or liabilities based on the present value (using an interest rate which

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reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases, and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining term of the lease, including the probability of renewal periods. The capitalized above-market lease values are amortized as a reduction of rental income over the remaining terms of the respective leases. The capitalized below-market lease values are amortized as an increase to rental income over the initial term unless the Company believes that it is likely that the tenant would renew the option whereby the Company would amortize the value attributable to the renewal over the renewal period.

The aggregate value of other acquired intangible assets, consisting of in-place leases, is measured by the excess of (i) the purchase price paid for a property after adjusting existing in-place leases to market rental rates over (ii) the estimated fair value of the property as-if-vacant, determined as set forth above. The value of in-place leases exclusive of the value of above-market and below-market in-place leases is amortized to expense over the remaining non-cancelable periods of the respective leases. If a lease were to be terminated prior to its stated expiration, all unamortized amounts relating to that lease would be written off. The value of tenant relationships is reviewed on individual transactions to determine if future value was derived from the acquisition.

Intangible assets and liabilities consisted of the following as of (in thousands):

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Intangible lease assets (included in Other assets):
Value of above market in-place leases, net	$	6,910	$	5,907
Value of in-place leases, net	38,525		31,970
Intangible lease liabilities (included in Other liabilities):
Value of below market in-place leases, net	24,515		23,367

Investment in an Unconsolidated Affiliate – NNN accounts for its investment in an unconsolidated affiliate under the equity method of accounting. In September 2007, NNN entered into a joint venture, NNN Retail Properties Fund I LLC (the “NNN Crow JV”) with an affiliate of Crow Holdings Realty Partners IV, L.P., which is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, NNN Crow JV sold all of its assets and paid off its bank term loan as of September 30, 2012.

Cash and Cash Equivalents - NNN considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and money market accounts. Cash equivalents are stated at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates fair value.

Cash accounts maintained on behalf of NNN in demand deposits at commercial banks and money market funds may exceed federally insured levels; however, NNN has not experienced any losses in such accounts.

Valuation of Receivables – NNN estimates the collectibility of its accounts receivable related to rents, expense reimbursements and other revenues. NNN analyzes accounts receivable and historical bad debt levels, customer credit-worthiness and current economic trends when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. In addition, tenants in bankruptcy are analyzed and estimates are made in connection with the expected recovery of pre-petition and post-petition claims.

Earnings Per Share – Earnings per share have been computed pursuant to the FASB guidance included in Earnings Per Share. Effective January 1, 2009, the guidance requires classification of the Company’s unvested restricted share units which contain rights to receive nonforfeitable dividends, as participating securities requiring the two-class method of computing earnings per share. Under the two-class method, earnings per common share are computed by dividing the sum of distributed earnings to common stockholders and undistributed earnings allocated to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. In applying the two-class method, undistributed earnings are allocated to both common shares and participating securities based on the weighted average shares outstanding during the period.

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The following table is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share using the two-class method (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Basic and Diluted Earnings:
Net earnings attributable to NNN	$	38,015		$	22,632		$	101,353		$	64,755
Less: Series C preferred stock dividends	—			(1,696		)	(1,979		)	(5,089		)
Less: Series D preferred stock dividends	(4,762		)	—			(10,688		)	—
Less: Excess of redemption value over carrying value of preferred shares redeemed	—			—			(3,098		)	—
Net earnings available to NNN’s common stockholders	33,253			20,936			85,588			59,666
Less: Earnings attributable to unvested restricted shares	(215		)	(160		)	(525		)	(442		)
Net earnings used in basic earnings per share	33,038			20,776			85,063			59,224
Reallocated undistributed loss	(1		)	(1		)	(4		)	(2		)
Net earnings used in diluted earnings per share	$	33,037		$	20,775		$	85,059		$	59,222
Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
Weighted average number of shares outstanding	108,461,120			88,008,849			107,039,590			85,772,590
Less: Unvested restricted stock	(696,270		)	(647,617		)	(652,890		)	(623,818		)
Less: Contingent shares	(276,915		)	(251,826		)	(246,698		)	(251,826		)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in basic    earnings per share	107,487,935			87,109,406			106,140,002			84,896,946
Effects of dilutive securities:
Contingent shares	—			—			8,459			—
Convertible notes payable	2,692,153			516,775			1,787,275			385,942
Common stock options	—			2,669			1,287			3,093
Directors’ deferred fee plan	159,617			159,400			154,886			152,889
Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in diluted    earnings per share	110,339,705			87,788,250			108,091,909			85,438,870

For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the potential dilutive shares related to certain convertible notes payable were not included in computing earnings per common share because their effects would be antidilutive.

Fair Value Measurement – NNN’s estimates of fair value of financial and non-financial assets and liabilities are based on the framework established in the fair value accounting guidance. The framework specifies a hierarchy of valuation inputs which was established to increase consistency, clarity and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures. The guidance describes a fair value hierarchy based upon three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value, two of which are considered observable and one that is considered unobservable. The following describes the three levels:

• Level 1 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

• Level 2 – Valuation is based upon inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

• Level 3 – Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.

New Accounting Pronouncements – In December 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2011-10 entitled Derecognition of in Substance Real Estate - a Scope Clarification. The amendments in this update clarify the scope of current GAAP. The amendments will resolve the diversity in practice about whether the guidance in subtopic 360-20 applies to

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the derecognition of in substance real estate when the parent ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary that is in substance real estate because of a default by the subsidiary on its nonrecourse debt. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after June 15, 2012. The adoption of the standard did not have a significant impact on NNN's financial position or results of operations.

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-11 amending its guidance on offsetting assets and liabilities in financial statements. The objective of this update will require disclosure to facilitate comparison between those entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of GAAP and those entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of IFRS. The amendments in this update are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. NNN is currently evaluating the provisions to determine the potential impact, if any, the adoption will have on its financial position and results of operations.

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-12, which indefinitely defers certain provisions of ASU 2011-05, including a requirement for entities to present reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component in both the statement in which net earnings is presented and the statement in which other comprehensive income is presented. The effective dates and expected changes to our presentation are the same as noted in ASU 2011-05 above.

Use of Estimates – Management of NNN has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP. Significant estimates include provision for impairment and allowances for certain assets, accruals, useful lives of assets and purchase price allocation. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Correction of Immaterial Errors – During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, NNN identified certain immaterial errors related to deferred tax assets and the related valuation allowance. In 2009, NNN incurred a loss on foreclosure and impairment charges associated with acquiring the operations of one of its lessees. The properties and operations were transferred to taxable REIT subsidiaries upon foreclosure. Certain charges associated with the acquisition and impaired properties should have been recorded in NNN’s qualified REIT subsidiaries prior to the properties’ transfer to the taxable REIT subsidiary group. Deferred tax assets associated with the book charges of $10.3 million in that year were inappropriately recorded in the taxable REIT subsidiary group. A valuation allowance for the full amount of the deferred tax assets was also recorded in 2009. In the quarter ended September 30, 2012, NNN decreased deferred tax assets and the related valuation allowance by $10.3 million each to correct the error.

NNN further reviewed its conclusions in previous periods, commencing in 2009, with respect to the realizability of the remaining deferred tax assets. Upon further review, NNN determined that its available sources of income supported full realizability of the gross deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011, respectively. As a result, NNN determined that it had previously understated its deferred income tax benefit in the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 by $3.1 million and $4.6 million, respectively, and understated its net deferred tax assets by $7.7 million as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, in its financial statements for the three-year period ended December 31, 2011. NNN corrected this in third quarter of 2012 by reversing the valuation allowance and recording an income tax benefit of $7.7 million. NNN reviewed the impact of correcting the prior period errors in 2012 as well as its impact on prior periods in accordance with SAB Topics 1.M and 1.N and determined that the misstatements did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, trends in earnings, or cash flows for any of the periods presented.

Reclassification – Certain items in the prior year’s consolidated financial statements and notes to consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2012 presentation.

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Note 2 – Real Estate – Portfolio:

Leases – The following outlines key information for NNN’s leases:

	September 30, 2012
Lease classification:
Operating	1,511
Direct financing	14
Building portion – direct financing / land portion – operating	5
Weighted average remaining lease term	12 Years

The leases generally provide for limited increases in rent as a result of fixed increases, increases in the consumer price index, and/or increases in the tenant’s sales volume. Generally, the tenant is also required to pay all property taxes and assessments, substantially maintain the interior and exterior of the property and carry property and liability insurance coverage. Certain of NNN’s Properties are subject to leases under which NNN retains responsibility for specific costs and expenses of the property. Generally, the leases of the Properties provide the tenant with one or more multi-year renewal options subject to generally the same terms and conditions, including rent increases, consistent with the initial lease term.

Real Estate Portfolio – Accounted for Using the Operating Method – Real estate subject to operating leases consisted of the following as of (dollars in thousands):

	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Land and improvements	$	1,411,703		$	1,310,785
Buildings and improvements	2,364,209			2,113,490
Leasehold interests	1,290			1,290
	3,777,202			3,425,565
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(317,858		)	(269,472		)
	3,459,344			3,156,093
Work in progress	106,438			54,929
	$	3,565,782		$	3,211,022

In connection with the improvements of leased Properties, NNN has the following funding commitments (dollars in thousands):

	September 30, 2012
	# of Properties	Total Commitment(1)		Amount Funded		Remaining Commitment
Real Estate Portfolio	54	$	184,286	$	146,715	$	37,571

⁽¹⁾ Includes land and construction costs.

Note 3 - Impairments - Real Estate:

Management periodically assesses the Company's real estate for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset, including accrued rental income, may not be recoverable through operations.  Events or circumstances that may occur include changes in real estate market conditions, the ability of NNN to re-lease properties that are vacant, and the ability to sell properties at an attractive price. Impairments are measured as the amount by which the current book value of the asset exceeds the estimated fair value of the asset.

As a result of the Company's review of long lived assets, including identifiable intangible assets, NNN recognized the following real estate impairments (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Continuing operations	$	7,261	$	—	$	7,296	$	—
Discontinued operations	1,402		431		1,747		431
	$	8,663	$	431	$	9,043	$	431

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The valuation of impaired assets is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis, income capitalization, analysis of recent comparable sales transactions, actual sales negotiations and bona fide purchase offers received from third parties. NNN may consider a single valuation technique or multiple valuation techniques, as appropriate, when measuring the fair value of its real estate.

Note 4 – Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests:

Orange Avenue Mortgage Investments, Inc. ("OAMI") holds the residual interests (“Residuals”) from seven commercial mortgage securitizations. Each of the Residuals is recorded at fair value based upon an independent valuation. Unrealized gains and losses are reported as other comprehensive income in stockholders' equity and other than temporary losses as a result of a change in the timing, or amount of estimated cash flows are recorded as an other than temporary valuation impairment.

Due to the expected timing of future cash flows relating to the Residuals, the independent valuation adjusted certain of the valuation assumptions. The following table summarizes the key assumptions used in determining the value of the Residuals as of:

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Discount rate	25	%	25	%
Average life equivalent CPR (1) speeds range	0.80% to 20.42% CPR		2.18% to 18.57% CPR
Foreclosures:
Frequency curve default model	0.1% - 3.9% range		0.2% - 4.7% range
Loss severity of loans in foreclosure	20	%	20	%
Yield:
LIBOR	Forward 3-month curve		Forward 3-month curve
Prime	Forward curve		Forward curve

⁽¹⁾ Conditional prepayment rate.

The following table summarizes the recognition of unrealized gains and/or losses recorded as other comprehensive income as well as other than temporary valuation impairments recorded in condensed consolidated statements of earnings (dollars in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011
Unrealized gains	$	213	$	599
Other than temporary valuation impairment	2,718		396

There were no other than temporary valuation impairments recorded in the quarters ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Note 5 – Line of Credit Payable:

In May 2011, NNN amended and restated its credit agreement, increasing the borrowing capacity under its unsecured revolving credit facility from $400,000,000 to $450,000,000 and amending certain other terms under the former revolving credit facility (as the context requires, the previous and new revolving credit facility, the “Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility had a weighted average outstanding balance of $59,015,000 and a weighted average interest rate of 1.8% during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The Credit Facility matures May 2015, with an option to extend maturity to May 2016. The Credit Facility bears interest at LIBOR plus 150 basis points; however, such interest rate may change pursuant to a tiered interest rate structure based on NNN's debt rating. The Credit Facility also includes an accordion feature to increase the facility size up to $650,000,000, subject to lender approval. As of September 30, 2012, there was no outstanding balance, and $450,000,000 was available for future borrowings under the Credit Facility, excluding undrawn letters of credit totaling $3,800,000.

Note 6 – Notes Payable:

In August 2012, NNN filed a prospectus supplement to the prospectus contained in its February 2012 shelf registration statement and issued $325,000,000 principal amount of 3.80% Notes due October 2022 (“2022 Notes”). The 2022 Notes were

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sold at a discount at an aggregate purchase price of $320,011,000 with interest payable semi-annually commencing on October 15, 2012. The discount of $4,989,000 is being amortized to interest expense over the term of the debt obligation using the effective interest method. The effective interest rate on the 2022 Notes after the note discount is 3.98%.

The 2022 Notes are senior unsecured obligations of NNN and are subordinated to all secured indebtedness and to the indebtedness and other liabilities of NNN's subsidiaries. Additionally, the 2022 Notes are redeemable at NNN's option, in whole or part anytime, for an amount equal to (i) the sum of the outstanding principal balance of the notes being redeemed plus accrued interest thereon to the redemption date, and (ii) the make whole amount, if any, as defined in the supplemental indenture dated August 7, 2012, relating to the 2022 Notes.

NNN received approximately $317,094,000 of proceeds in connection with the issuance of the 2022 Notes, net of debt issuance cost totaling $2,917,000 consisting primarily of underwriting discounts and commissions, legal and accounting fees, printing fees, and rating agency fees. The debt costs are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the 2022 Notes using the effective interest method.

Note 7 – Stockholders' Equity:

The following table outlines the dividends declared and paid for each issuance of NNN's stock (in thousands, except per share data):

		Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2012		2011
Series C preferred stock (1):
	Dividends	$	1,979	$	5,089
	Per share	0.5378		1.3828
Series D preferred stock (2):
	Dividends	10,688		—
	Per share	0.9293		—
Common stock:
	Dividends	124,139		96,915
	Per share	1.165		1.145

¹⁾ The Series C preferred stock was redeemed in March 2012. The dividends paid during the quarter ended March 31, 2012 include accumulated and unpaid dividends through the redemption date.

²⁾ The Series D preferred stock dividends paid during the quarter ended June 30, 2012 include accumulated and unpaid dividends from the issuance date through the declaration date. The Series D preferred stock has no maturity date and will remain outstanding unless redeemed.

In February 2012, NNN filed a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") which permits the issuance by NNN of an indeterminate amount of debt and equity securities.

In February 2012, NNN issued 11,500,000 depositary shares representing interests in our 6.625% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock ("Series D Preferred Stock") at a price of $25.00 per depositary share generating net proceeds of $277,645,000. In connection with this offering, NNN incurred stock issuance costs totaling approximately $9,855,000, consisting primarily of underwriters' fees and commissions, legal and accounting fees and printing expenses.

In March 2012, NNN redeemed all outstanding depositary shares (3,680,000) representing interests in its 7.375% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (“Series C Preferred Stock”). The Series C Preferred Stock was redeemed at $25.00 per depositary share, plus accumulated and unpaid distributions through the redemption date, for an aggregate redemption price of $25.0768229 per depositary share. The excess carrying amount of preferred stock redeemed over the cash paid to redeem the preferred stock was $3,098,000, representing Series C Preferred Stock issuance costs.

In May 2012, NNN established an at-the-market (“ATM”) equity program which allows NNN to sell up to an aggregate of 9,000,000 shares of common stock from time to time over the next three years. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, NNN issued 2,251,798 shares of common stock through the ATM at an average price of $29.05 per share generating approximately $65,420,000 in net proceeds. In connection with the ATM, NNN incurred stock issuance costs totaling approximately $1,171,000, consisting primarily of underwriters' fees and commissions and legal and accounting fees.

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In October2012, NNN declared a dividend of $0.395 per share, which is payable in November2012 to its common stockholders of record as of October 31, 2012.

In February 2012, NNN filed a shelf registration statement with the Commission for its Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan (“DRIP”) which permits the issuance by NNN of up to 16,000,000 shares of common stock. The following outlines the common stock issuances pursuant to NNN's DRIP (dollars in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011
Shares of common stock	1,994,113		2,423,611
Net proceeds	$	52,781	$	59,707

Note 8 – Income Taxes:

NNN has elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code (“Code”), commencing with its taxable year ended December 31, 1984.  To qualify as a REIT, NNN must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that it currently distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income to its stockholders.  NNN intends to adhere to these requirements and maintain its REIT status. As a REIT, NNN generally will not be subject to corporate level federal income tax on taxable income that it distributes currently to its stockholders.  NNN may be subject to certain state and local taxes on its income and property, and to federal income and excise taxes on its undistributed taxable income, if any.  The provision for federal income taxes in NNN's consolidated financial statements relates to its TRS operations and any potential taxable built-in gain.  NNN's tax provision for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 includes a $7.7 million adjustment to the valuation allowance as discussed in Note 1.

In June 2006, the FASB issued guidance, which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in a company's financial statements in accordance with FASB guidance included in Income Taxes. The interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.

NNN, in accordance with FASB guidance included in Income Taxes, has analyzed its various federal and state tax filing positions. NNN believes that its income tax filing positions and deductions are well documented and supported. Additionally, NNN believes that its accruals for tax liabilities are adequate. Therefore, no reserves for uncertain income tax positions have been recorded pursuant to the FASB guidance. In addition, NNN did not record a cumulative effect adjustment related to the adoption of the FASB guidance.

NNN has had no increases or decreases in unrecognized tax benefits for current or prior years since adopting the guidance. Further, no interest or penalties have been included since no reserves were recorded and no significant increases or decreases are expected to occur within the next 12 months. When applicable, such interest and penalties will be recorded as non-operating expenses. The periods that remain open under federal statute are 2009 through 2012. NNN also files in many states with varying open years under statute.

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Note 9 – Earnings from Discontinued Operations:

NNN classified the revenues and expenses related to properties which were sold or were held for sale as of September 30, 2012, as discontinued operations. The following is a summary of the earnings from discontinued operations (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Revenues:
Rental income from operating leases	$	1,011		$	2,163		$	4,072		$	5,547
Earned income from direct financing leases	—			19			6			59
Interest and other income from real estate transactions	138			144			417			514
	1,149			2,326			4,495			6,120
Operating expenses:
General and administrative	3			4			11			11
Real estate	269			283			785			929
Depreciation and amortization	78			248			525			766
Impairment losses and other charges	1,402			431			1,747			431
	1,752			966			3,068			2,137
Other expenses:
Interest expense	356			345			1,072			1,025
	356			345			1,072			1,025
Earnings (loss) before gain on disposition of real estate and   income tax expense	(959		)	1,015			355			2,958
Gain on disposition of real estate	1,694			8			4,446			140
Income tax expense	(25		)	(45		)	(122		)	(162		)
Earnings from discontinued operations attributable to NNN	710			978			4,679			2,936
Loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(7		)	4			(24		)	(89		)
Earnings from discontinued operations attributable to NNN	$	703		$	982		$	4,655		$	2,847

Note 10 – Derivatives:

In accordance with the guidance on derivatives and hedging, NNN records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. Derivatives used to hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives used to hedge the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges.

NNN’s objective in using derivatives is to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements or other identified risks. To accomplish this objective, NNN primarily uses treasury locks, forward swaps and interest rate swaps as part of its cash flow hedging strategy. Treasury locks and forward starting swaps are used to hedge forecasted debt issuances. Treasury locks designated as cash flow hedges lock in the yield/price of a treasury security. Forward swaps also lock the associated swap spread. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges hedging the variable cash flows associated with floating rate debt involve the receipt of variable rate amounts in exchange for fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying principal amount.

For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is initially reported in other comprehensive income (outside of earnings) and subsequently reclassified to earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings, and the ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized directly in earnings.

NNN discontinues hedge accounting prospectively when it is determined that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of the hedged item, the derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, the derivative is re-designated as a hedging instrument or management determines that designation of the derivative as a hedging instrument is no longer appropriate.

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When hedge accounting is discontinued, NNN continues to carry the derivative at its fair value on the balance sheet, and recognizes any changes in its fair value in earnings or may choose to cash settle the derivative at that time.

As of September 30, 2012, $5,753,000 remains in other comprehensive income related to the effective portion of NNN’s previous interest rate hedges. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, NNN reclassed out of comprehensive income $171,000 as an increase to interest expense and $47,000 as a reduction to interest expense, respectively. Over the next 12 months, NNN estimates that an additional $244,000 will be reclassified as an increase in interest expense. Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on NNN’s long-term debt.

NNN does not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes or currently have any derivatives that are not designated as hedges. NNN had no derivative financial instruments outstanding at September 30, 2012.

Note 11 – Segment Information:

As a result of a continued reduction of investments in real estate acquired for the purpose of resale, the previously reported segment of inventory assets no longer meets the criteria for significance for separate segment reporting. Therefore, for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, NNN's operations are reported within one business segment in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Note 12 – Fair Value Measurements:

NNN currently values its Residuals based upon an independent valuation which provides a discounted cash flow analysis based upon prepayment speeds, expected loan losses and yield curves. These valuation inputs are generally considered unobservable; therefore, the Residuals are considered Level 3 financial assets. The table below presents a reconciliation of the Residuals (dollars in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
Balance at beginning of period	$	15,299
Total gains (losses) – realized/unrealized:
Included in earnings	(2,718		)
Included in other comprehensive income	213
Interest income on Residuals	2,064
Cash received from Residuals	(2,350		)
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net	—
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	—
Balance at end of period	$	12,508
Changes in gains (losses) included in earnings attributable to a change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to     assets still held at the end of period	$	(130	)

Note 13 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments:

NNN believes the carrying value of its Credit Facility approximates fair value based upon its nature, terms and variable interest rate. NNN believes that the carrying value of its cash and cash equivalents, mortgages, notes and other receivables, mortgages payable and other liabilities at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, approximate fair value based upon current market prices of similar issues. At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the fair value of NNN’s notes payable and convertible notes payable, collectively, was $1,721,663,000 and $1,362,922,000, respectively, based upon the quoted market price, which is level one valuation.

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Note 14 – Subsequent Events:

NNN reviewed all subsequent events and transactions that have occurred after September 30, 2012, the date of the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

In September 2012, the market price condition on NNN's 3.95% convertible senior notes due 2026 ("2026 Notes") was satisfied, and the 2026 Notes became convertible during the quarter beginning October 1, 2012. The 2026 Notes are currently convertible at a rate of 42.624 shares of NNN's common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2026 Notes. Through November 2, 2012, approximately $100.6 million principal amount of 2026 Notes had been surrendered for conversion, and approximately $38.1 million principal amount of 2026 Notes remained outstanding.

On October 31, 2012, NNN announced it had amended its Credit Facility, increasing its borrowing capacity from $450,000,000 to $500,000,000, reducing its interest rate to LIBOR plus 117.5 basis points based on NNN's current debt rating, extending the Credit Facility's maturity to October 2016 and amending certain other terms.

There were no other reportable subsequent events or transactions.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of National Retail Properties, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2011. The term “NNN” or the “Company” refers to National Retail Properties, Inc. and all of its consolidated subsidiaries. NNN has elected to treat certain subsidiaries as taxable real estate investment trust subsidiaries. These subsidiaries and their majority owned and controlled subsidiaries are collectively referred to as the “TRS.”

Forward-Looking Statements

The information herein contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). These statements generally are characterized by the use of terms such as “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” or similar words or expressions. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts or guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks. Certain factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those NNN anticipates or projects include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Financial and economic conditions may have an adverse impact on NNN, its tenants, and commercial real estate in general;

• NNN may be unable to obtain debt or equity capital on favorable terms, if at all;

• Loss of revenues from tenants would reduce NNN's cash flow;

• A significant portion of the source of NNN's Property Portfolio annual base rent is heavily concentrated in specific industry classifications, tenants and in specific geographic locations;

• Owning real estate and indirect interests in real estate carries inherent risk;

• NNN's real estate investments are illiquid;

• Costs of complying with changes in governmental laws and regulations may adversely affect NNN's results of operations;

• NNN may be subject to known or unknown environmental liabilities and hazardous materials on properties owned by NNN;

• NNN may not be able to successfully execute its acquisition or development strategies;

• NNN may not be able to dispose of properties consistent with its operating strategy;

• A change in the assumptions used to determine the value of commercial mortgage residual interests could adversely affect NNN's financial position;

• NNN may suffer a loss in the event of a default or bankruptcy of a borrower or a tenant;

• Certain provisions of NNN's leases or loan agreements may be unenforceable;

• Property ownership through joint ventures and partnerships could limit NNN's control of those investments;

• Competition with numerous other REITs, commercial developers, real estate limited partnerships and other investors may impede NNN's ability to grow;

• NNN's loss of key management could adversely affect performance and the value of its common stock;

• Uninsured losses may adversely affect NNN's ability to pay outstanding indebtedness;

• Acts of violence, terrorist attacks or war may adversely affect the markets in which NNN operates and NNN's results of operations;

• Vacant properties or bankrupt tenants could adversely affect NNN's business or financial condition;

• The amount of debt NNN has and the restrictions imposed by that debt could adversely affect NNN's business and financial condition;

• NNN is obligated to comply with financial and other covenants in its debt instruments that could restrict its operating activities, and the failure to comply with such covenants could result in defaults that accelerate the payment of such debt;

• The market value of NNN's equity and debt securities is subject to various factors that may cause significant fluctuations or volatility;

• NNN's failure to qualify as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes could result in significant tax liability;

• Even if NNN remains qualified as a REIT, NNN may face other tax liabilities that reduce operating results and cash flow;

• Adverse legislative or regulatory tax changes could reduce NNN's earnings, cash flow and market price of NNN's common stock;

• Compliance with REIT requirements, including distribution requirements, may limit NNN's flexibility and negatively affect NNN's operating decisions;

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• Changes in accounting pronouncements could adversely impact NNN's or NNN's tenants' reported financial performance;

• NNN's failure to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting could have a material adverse effect on its business, operating results and share price;

• NNN's ability to pay dividends in the future is subject to many factors; and

• Cybersecurity risks and cyber incidents could adversely affect NNN's business and disrupt operations.

Additional information related to these risks and uncertainties are included in Item 1A. Risk Factors of NNN's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, and may cause NNN's actual future results to differ materially from expected results. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. NNN undertakes no obligation to update or revise such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Overview

NNN, a Maryland corporation, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) formed in 1984. NNN assets include: real estate, mortgages and notes receivable, and commercial mortgage residual interests. NNN acquires, owns, invests in and develops properties that are leased primarily to retail tenants under long-term net leases and primarily held for investment (“Properties” or “Property Portfolio”).

As of September 30, 2012, NNN owned 1,530 Properties, with an aggregate gross leasable area of approximately 18,331,000 square feet, located in 47 states. Approximately 98 percent of total properties in the Property Portfolio were leased as of September 30, 2012.

NNN’s management team focuses on certain key indicators to evaluate the financial condition and operating performance of NNN. The key indicators for NNN include items such as: the composition of the Property Portfolio (such as tenant, geographic and line of trade diversification), the occupancy rate of the Property Portfolio, certain financial performance ratios and profitability measures, and industry trends and performance compared to that of NNN.

NNN continues to maintain its diversification by tenant, geography and tenant’s line of trade. NNN’s highest lines of trade concentrations are the convenience store and restaurant (including full and limited service) sectors. These sectors represent a large part of the freestanding retail property marketplace and NNN’s management believes these sectors present attractive investment opportunities. NNN’s Property Portfolio is geographically concentrated in the south and southeast United States, which are regions of historically above-average population growth. Given these concentrations, any financial hardship within these sectors or geographic locations, respectively, could have a material adverse effect on the financial condition and operating performance of NNN.

Prior to December 31, 2011, NNN reported its operations in two primary business segments, investment assets and inventory assets. As a result of a continued reduction of investments in real estate acquired for the purpose of resale, the previously reported segment of inventory assets no longer meets the criteria for significance for separate segment reporting. Currently, NNN's operations are reported within one business segment in the financial statements and all properties are considered part of the Properties or Property Portfolio. As such, property counts and calculations involving property counts reflect all NNN properties.

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Results of Operations

Property Analysis

General.  The following table summarizes NNN’s Property Portfolio as of:

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011		September 30, 2011
Properties Owned:
Number	1,530		1,422		1,298
Total gross leasable area (square feet)	18,331,000		16,428,000		15,342,000
Properties:
Leased and operated	1,497		1,375		1,261
Percent of Properties – leased and operated	98	%	97	%	97	%
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)	12		12		12
Total gross leasable area (square feet) – leased and operated	17,755,000		15,681,000		14,699,000

The following table summarizes the diversification of NNN’s Property Portfolio based on the top 10 lines of trade:

		% of Annual Base Rent (1)
	Lines of Trade	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011		September 30, 2011
1.	Convenience stores	21.6	%	24.6	%	21.4	%
2.	Restaurants - full service	11.3	%	9.4	%	9.9	%
3.	Automotive service	6.4	%	4.9	%	5.2	%
4.	Automotive parts	5.8	%	6.5	%	7.1	%
5.	Theaters	4.5	%	5.0	%	5.5	%
6.	Sporting goods	4.5	%	4.8	%	5.4	%
7.	Wholesale clubs	3.6	%	4.0	%	4.4	%
8.	Restaurants - limited service	3.5	%	3.6	%	3.6	%
9.	Home improvement	3.2	%	2.1	%	1.2	%
10.	Drug stores	3.2	%	3.2	%	3.4	%
	Other	32.4	%	31.9	%	32.9	%
		100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%

⁽¹⁾ Based on annualized base rent for all leases in place for each respective period.

Property Acquisitions.  The following table summarizes the Property acquisitions (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Acquisitions:
Number of Properties	30		53		124		107
Gross leasable area (square feet)	575,000		1,816,000		2,048,000		2,473,000
Total dollars invested(1)	$	139,600	$	335,864	$	452,558	$	445,338

⁽¹⁾ Includes dollars invested in projects under construction or tenant improvements for each respective year.

NNN typically funds property acquisitions either through borrowings under NNN's unsecured revolving credit facility or by issuing its debt or equity securities in the capital markets.

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Property Dispositions.  The following table summarizes the properties sold by NNN (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Number of properties	8		3		18		5
Gross leasable area (square feet)	40,000		94,000		141,000		105,000
Net sales proceeds	$	20,347	$	7,307	$	32,088	$	9,138
Net gain	$	1,694	$	8	$	4,446	$	140

NNN typically uses the proceeds from property sales either to pay down the credit facility or reinvest in real estate.

Revenue from Continuing Operations Analysis

General.  During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2012, rental income increased primarily due to the increase in rental income from property acquisitions (See “Results of Operations - Property Analysis - Property Acquisitions”). NNN anticipates increases in rental income will continue to come from additional property acquisitions and increases in rents pursuant to lease terms.

The following summarizes NNN’s revenues from continuing operations (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,									Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011		Percent Increase (Decrease)	2012		2011		2012		2011		Percent Increase (Decrease)
					Percent of Total									Percent of Total
Rental Income(1)	$	81,261	$	63,026	95.6	%	94.6	%	28.9%	$	232,843	$	178,011	95.1	%	94.3	%	30.8%
Real estate expense reimbursement from tenants	2,647		2,437		3.1	%	3.7	%	8.6%	7,967		6,859		3.3	%	3.7	%	16.2%
Interest and other income from real estate transactions	512		381		0.6	%	0.6	%	34.4%	1,982		1,534		0.8	%	0.8	%	29.2%
Interest income on commercial mortgage residual interests	593		782		0.7	%	1.1	%	(24.2)%	2,064		2,325		0.8	%	1.2	%	(11.2)%
Total revenues from continuing operations	$	85,013	$	66,626	100.0	%	100.0	%	27.6%	$	244,856	$	188,729	100.0	%	100.0	%	29.7%

(1) Includes rental income from operating leases, earned income from direct financing leases and percentage rent from continuing operations (“Rental Income”).

Rental Income.  Rental Income increased in amount and slightly increased as a percent of the total revenues from continuing operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2012, as compared to the same period in 2011. The increase for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2012, is primarily due to the acquisition of 123 properties with aggregate gross leasable area of approximately 2,040,000 square feet during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 218 properties with aggregate gross leasable area of approximately 3,448,000 square feet during 2011.

Real Estate Expense Reimbursement from Tenants.  Real estate expense reimbursements from tenants increased for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2012, as compared to the same period in 2011, but remained relatively stable as a percentage of total revenues from continuing operations. The increase is primarily attributable to a full year of reimbursements from certain properties acquired in 2011.

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Analysis of Expenses from Continuing Operations

General.  Operating expenses from continuing operations increased for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2012, primarily due to the increase in depreciation expense from certain properties acquired in 2011, impairment losses and other charges, and the impairment on the commercial mortgage residual interests ("Residuals") valuations. The following table summarizes NNN’s expenses from continuing operations for the quarters ended September 30 (dollars in thousands):

							Percent Increase (Decrease)	Percentage of Total				Percentage of Revenues from Continuing Operations
	2012			2011				2012		2011		2012		2011
General and administrative	$	8,652		$	7,036		23.0%	23.2	%	26.8	%	10.2	%	10.6	%
Real estate	3,878			4,434			(12.5)%	10.4	%	16.9	%	4.6	%	6.7	%
Depreciation and amortization	17,465			14,777			18.2%	46.9	%	56.3	%	20.5	%	22.2	%
Impairment losses and other charges	$	7,261		$	—		N/C (1)	19.5	%	—		8.5	%	—
Total operating expenses	$	37,256		$	26,247		41.9%	100.0	%	100.0	%	43.8	%	39.5	%
Interest and other income	$	(1,194	)	$	(457	)	161.3%	(5.5	)%	(2.3	)%	(1.4	)%	(0.7	)%
Interest expense	22,866			20,086			13.8%	105.5	%	102.3	%	26.9	%	30.1	%
Total other expenses	$	21,672		$	19,629		10.4%	100.0	%	100.0	%	25.5	%	29.4	%

⁽¹⁾ Not Calculable ("N/C")

The following table summarizes NNN’s expenses from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30 (dollars in thousands):

							Percent Increase (Decrease)	Percentage of Total				Percentage of Revenues from Continuing Operations
	2012			2011				2012		2011		2012		2011
General and administrative	$	23,278		$	20,261		14.9%	23.3	%	27.3	%	9.5	%	10.7	%
Real estate	12,437			11,983			3.8%	12.4	%	16.1	%	5.1	%	6.3	%
Depreciation and amortization	54,253			41,707			30.1%	54.3	%	56.1	%	22.2	%	22.1	%
Impairment – commercial mortgage residual interests valuation	2,718			396			586.4%	2.7	%	0.5	%	1.1	%	0.2	%
Impairment losses and other charges	$	7,296		$	—		N/C (1)	7.3	%	—		3.0	%	—
Total operating expenses	$	99,982		$	74,347		34.5%	100.0	%	100.0	%	40.9	%	39.3	%
Interest and other income	$	(1,913	)	$	(1,083	)	76.6%	(3.2	)%	(2.0	)%	(0.8	)%	(0.6	)%
Interest expense	61,905			55,260			12.0%	103.2	%	102.0	%	25.3	%	29.3	%
Total other expenses	$	59,992		$	54,177		10.7%	100.0	%	100.0	%	24.5	%	28.7	%

⁽¹⁾ Not Calculable ("N/C")

General and Administrative Expenses.   General and administrative expenses increased for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2012, as compared to the same period in 2011, but decreased as a percentage of total operating expenses and as a percentage of revenues from continuing operations. The increase in general and administrative expenses is primarily attributable to an increase in stock based incentive compensation.

Real Estate.  Real estate expenses increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 but decreased for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, as compared to the same periods in 2011. Real estate expenses decreased as a percentage of total operating expenses and as a percentage of revenues from continuing operations. The increase in expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, is primarily due to an increase in tenant reimbursable expenses for certain properties acquired in 2011. The decrease for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, is primarily resulting from a reduction of expenses due to the leasing of certain vacant properties.

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Depreciation and Amortization.  Depreciation and amortization expenses increased as a percentage of total operating expenses and as a percentage of revenues from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, as compared with 2011. The increase is primarily due to depreciation expense from the 218 properties with aggregate gross leasable area of approximately 3,445,000 square feet acquired during 2011.

Impairment  –  Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests Valuation.  In connection with the independent valuations of the Residuals fair value, during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, NNN recorded an other than temporary valuation adjustment of $2,718,000 and $396,000, respectively, as a reduction of earnings from operations. No other than temporary valuation adjustments were recorded during the quarters ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Interest Expense.  Interest expense increased for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2012, as compared to the same periods in 2011.

The following represents the primary changes in debt that have impacted interest expense:

(i) the issuance of $300,000,000 in July 2011 of notes payable with a maturity of July 2021, and stated interest rate of 5.500%,

(ii) the issuance of $325,000,000 in August 2012 of notes payable with a maturity of October 2022, and stated interest rate of 3.800%,

(iii) the payoff of the $50,000,000 7.750% notes payable in June 2012,

(iv) the decrease of $76,726,000 in the weighted average debt outstanding on the credit facility for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, as compared to the same period in 2011, and

(v) the repayment of a mortgage in July 2012, with a balance of $18,488,000 at December 31, 2011 and an interest rate of 6.90%.

Discontinued Operations

Earnings. NNN classified as discontinued operations the revenues and expenses related to its revenue generating Properties that were sold and any revenue generating Properties that were held for sale at September 30, 2012.

The following table summarizes the earnings from discontinued operations for the quarters ended September 30 (dollars in thousands):

	2012						2011
	# of Sold Properties	Gain		Earnings			# of Sold Properties	Gain		Earnings
Properties	8	$	1,694	$	710		3	$	8	$	978
Noncontrolling interests	—	—		(7		)	—	—		4
	8	$	1,694	$	703		3	$	8	$	982

The following table summarizes the earnings from discontinued operations for the nine months ended September 30 (dollars in thousands):

	2012						2011
	# of Sold Properties	Gain		Earnings			# of Sold Properties	Gain		Earnings
Properties	18	$	4,446	$	4,679		5	$	140	$	2,936
Noncontrolling interests	—	—		(24		)	—	—		(89		)
	18	$	4,446	$	4,655		5	$	140	$	2,847

NNN periodically sells Properties and may reinvest the sales proceeds to purchase additional properties. NNN evaluates its ability to pay dividends to stockholders by considering the combined effect of income from continuing and discontinued operations.

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Liquidity

General.  NNN’s demand for funds has been and will continue to be primarily for (i) payment of operating expenses and cash dividends; (ii) property acquisitions and development; (iii) origination of mortgages and notes receivable; (iv) capital expenditures; (v) payment of principal and interest on its outstanding indebtedness; and (vi) other investments.

Cash and Cash Equivalents.  The table below summarizes NNN’s cash flows (in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011
Cash and cash equivalents:
Provided by operating activities	$	171,574		$	139,145
Used in investing activities	(381,248		)	(431,962		)
Provided by financing activities	349,038			310,447
Increase	139,364			17,630
Net cash at beginning of period	2,082			2,048
Net cash at end of period	$	141,446		$	19,678

Cash provided by operating activities represents cash received primarily from rental income from tenants, proceeds from the disposition of certain properties and interest income less cash used for general and administrative expenses, interest expense and acquisition of certain properties. NNN’s cash flow from operating activities, net of cash used in and provided by the acquisition and disposition of certain properties, has been sufficient to pay the distributions for each period presented. NNN generally uses proceeds from its Credit Facility or from offerings of equity or debt securities in the capital markets to fund the acquisition of its properties. The change in cash provided by operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, is primarily the result of changes in revenues and expenses as discussed in “Results of Operations.” Cash generated from operations is expected to fluctuate in the future.

Changes in cash for investing activities are primarily attributable to the acquisitions and dispositions of Properties.

NNN’s financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, included the following significant transactions:

• $65,600,000 in net payments on NNN's credit facility,

• $277,645,000 in net proceeds from the issuance of 11,500,000 depositary shares representing interests in NNN's 6.625% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series D Preferred Stock") in February,

• $92,000,000 paid to fully redeem NNN's 7.375% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series C Preferred Stock"),

• $52,781,000 in net proceeds from the issuance of 1,994,113 shares of common stock in connection with the Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan ("DRIP"),

• $65,420,000 in net proceeds from the issuance of approximately 2,251,798 shares of common stock in connection with the at-the-market ("ATM") equity program,

• $124,139,000 in dividends paid to common stockholders,

• $1,979,000 in dividends paid to holders of the depositary shares of NNN’s Series C Preferred Stock,

• $10,688,000 in dividends paid to holders of the depositary shares of NNN’s Series D Preferred Stock,

• $50,000,000 in repayment of the 7.75% notes payable,

• $317,094,000 in net proceeds from the issuance of the 3.80% notes payable, and

• $18,488,000 repayment of a mortgage with an interest rate of 6.90%.

Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments. As of September 30, 2012, NNN has agreed to fund construction commitments in connection with the improvements of leased Properties as outlined in the table below (dollars in thousands):

	# of Properties	Total Commitment(1)		Amount Funded		Remaining Commitment
Real Estate Portfolio	54	$	184,286	$	146,715	$	37,571

⁽¹⁾ Includes land and construction costs.

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 As of September 30, 2012, NNN did not have any other material contractual cash obligations, such as purchase obligations, financing lease obligations or other long-term liabilities other than those reflected in the table above and previously disclosed under Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in NNN's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. In addition to items reflected in the table, NNN has issued preferred stock with cumulative preferential cash distributions, as described below under “Dividends.”

Management anticipates satisfying these obligations with a combination of NNN’s cash provided from operations, current capital resources on hand, its credit facility, debt or equity financings and asset dispositions.

Generally the Properties are leased under long-term net leases, which generally require the tenant to pay all property taxes and assessments, substantially maintain the interior and exterior of the property and carry property and liability insurance coverage. Therefore, management anticipates that capital demands to meet obligations with respect to these Properties will be modest for the foreseeable future and can be met with funds from operations and working capital. Certain of NNN’s Properties are subject to leases under which NNN retains responsibility for specific costs and expenses associated with the Property. Management anticipates the costs associated with NNN’s vacant Properties or those Properties that become vacant will also be met with funds from operations and working capital. NNN may be required to borrow under its credit facility or use other sources of capital in the event of unforeseen significant capital expenditures.

The lost revenues and increased property expenses resulting from vacant properties or uncollectibility of lease revenues could have a material adverse effect on the liquidity and results of operations if NNN is unable to re-lease the Properties at comparable rental rates and in a timely manner. As of September 30, 2012, NNN owned 33 vacant, un-leased Properties which accounted for approximately two percent of total Properties held in NNN’s Property Portfolio.

NNN generally monitors the financial performance of its significant tenants on an ongoing basis.

Dividends.  NNN has made an election to be taxed as a REIT under Sections 856 through 860 of the Code, as amended, and related regulations and intends to continue to operate so as to remain qualified as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. NNN generally will not be subject to federal income tax on income that it distributes to its stockholders, provided that it distributes 100 percent of its REIT taxable income and meets certain other requirements for qualifying as a REIT. If NNN fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, it will be subject to federal income tax on its taxable income at regular corporate rates and will not be permitted to qualify for treatment as a REIT for federal income tax purposes for four years following the year during which qualification is lost. Such an event could materially adversely affect NNN’s income and ability to pay dividends. NNN believes it has been structured as, and its past and present operations qualify NNN as, a REIT.

One of NNN’s primary objectives, consistent with its policy of retaining sufficient cash for reserves and working capital purposes and maintaining its status as a REIT, is to distribute a substantial portion of its funds available from operations to its stockholders in the form of dividends.

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The following table outlines the dividends declared and paid for each issuance of NNN's stock (in thousands, except per share data):

		Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2012		2011
Series C preferred stock (1):
	Dividends	$	1,979	$	5,089
	Per share	0.5378		1.3828
Series D preferred stock (2):
	Dividends	10,688		—
	Per share	0.9293		—
Common stock:
	Dividends	124,139		96,915
	Per share	1.165		1.145
1)    The Series C preferred stock was redeemed in March 2012. The dividends paid during the quarter ended March 31, 2012 include accumulated and unpaid dividends through the redemption date.
2)    The Series D preferred stock dividends paid during the quarter ended June 30, 2012 include accumulated and unpaid dividends from the issuance date through the declaration date. The Series D preferred stock has no maturity date and will remain outstanding unless redeemed.

In October2012, NNN declared a dividend of $0.395 per share which is payable in November2012 to its common stockholders of record as of October 31, 2012.

Capital Resources

Generally, cash needs for property acquisitions, mortgages and notes receivable investments, debt payments, capital expenditures, development and other investments have been funded by equity and debt offerings, bank borrowings, the sale of properties and, to a lesser extent, by internally generated funds. Cash needs for operating expenses and dividends have generally been funded by internally generated funds. If available, future sources of capital include proceeds from the public or private offering of NNN’s debt or equity securities, secured or unsecured borrowings from banks or other lenders, proceeds from the sale of properties, as well as undistributed funds from operations.

Debt

The following is a summary of NNN’s total outstanding debt as of (dollars in thousands):

	September 30, 2012		Percentage of Total	December 31, 2011		Percentage of Total
Line of credit payable	$	—	—%	$	65,600	4.9%
Mortgages payable	10,873		0.7%	23,171		1.8%
Notes payable – convertible	358,561		23.4%	355,371		26.5%
Notes payable	1,165,429		75.9%	894,967		66.8%
Total outstanding debt	$	1,534,863	100.0%	$	1,339,109	100.0%

Indebtedness.  NNN expects to use indebtedness primarily for property acquisitions and development of single-tenant retail properties, either directly or through investment interests, and mortgage and note receivables.

Line of Credit Payable. In May 2011, NNN amended and restated its credit agreement, increasing the borrowing capacity under its unsecured revolving credit facility from $400,000,000 to $450,000,000 and amending certain other terms under the former revolving credit facility (as the context requires, the previous and new revolving credit facility, the “Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility had a weighted average outstanding balance of $59,015,000 and a weighted average interest rate of 1.8 percent during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. As of September 30, 2012, there was no outstanding balance, and

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$450,000,000 was available for future borrowings under the Credit Facility, excluding undrawn letters of credit totaling $3,800,000.

On October 31, 2012, NNN announced that it had further amended its Credit Facility, increasing its borrowing capacity from $450,000,000 to $500,000,000 (as so amended, the “Amended Credit Facility”).The Amended Credit Facility matures October 2016, with an option by NNN to extend maturity to October 2017. The Amended Credit Facility will initially bear interest at LIBOR plus 117.5 basis points; however, such interest rate may change pursuant to a tiered interest rate structure based on NNN's debt rating. The Amended Credit Facility also includes an accordion feature for NNN to increase the facility size up to $1,000,000,000, subject to lender approval.

Notes Payable – Convertible.  Each of NNN’s outstanding series of convertible notes is summarized in the table below (dollars in thousands, except per share conversion price):

Terms	2026 Notes(1)(3)				2028 Notes(1)(4)
Issue date	September 2006				March 2008
Net proceeds	$	168,650			$	228,576
Stated interest rate	3.950		%		5.125		%	(5)
Debt issuance costs	$	3,850		(2)	$	5,459
Earliest conversion date (6)	September 2025				June 2027
Earliest put option date	September 2016				June 2013
Maturity date	September 2026				June 2028
Original principal	$	172,500			$	234,035
Repurchases	(33,800		)		(11,000		)
Outstanding principal balance at September 30, 2012	$	138,700			$	223,035

⁽¹⁾  Debt issuance costs include underwriting discounts and commissions, legal and accounting fees, rating agency fees and printing expenses. These costs have been deferred and are being amortized over the period to the earliest put option date of the holders using the effective interest method.

⁽²⁾  The debt issuance costs associated with the 2026 Notes are fully amortized.

⁽³⁾  The conversion rate per $1 principal amount was 42.5427 shares of NNN's common stock, which is equivalent to a conversion price of $23.5058 per share of common stock.

⁽⁴⁾  The conversion rate per $1 principal amount was 39.4651 shares of NNN’s common stock, which is equivalent to a conversion price of $25.3388 per share of common stock.

⁽⁵⁾  With the adoption of the accounting guidance on convertible debt securities in 2009, the effective interest rate for the Notes is 7.192%.

⁽⁶⁾  Prior to the earliest respective conversion date, the notes are only convertible in limited circumstances pursuant to the terms of the notes.

Each series of convertible notes represents senior, unsecured obligations of NNN and is subordinated to all secured indebtedness of the Company. Each note is redeemable at the option of NNN, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to the sum of (i) the principal amount of the notes being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon through but not including the redemption date, and (ii) the make-whole amount, if any, as defined in the applicable supplemental indenture relating to the notes.

In September 2012, the market price condition on NNN's 3.95% convertible senior notes due 2026 ("2026 Notes") was satisfied, and the 2026 Notes became convertible during the quarter beginning October 1, 2012. The 2026 Notes are currently convertible at a rate of 42.624 shares of NNN's common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2026 Notes. Through November 2, 2012, approximately $100.6 million principal amount of 2026 Notes had been surrendered for conversion, and approximately $38.1 million principal amount of 2026 Notes remained outstanding.

Notes Payable.  Each of NNN’s outstanding series of non-convertible notes is summarized in the table below (dollars in thousands):

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Notes	Issue Date	Principal		Discount(3)		Net Price		Stated Rate	Effective Rate(4)	Maturity Date
2014(1)(2)(5)	June 2004	$	150,000	$	440	$	149,560	6.250%	5.910%	June 2014
2015(1)	November 2005	150,000		390		149,610		6.150%	6.185%	December 2015
2017(1)(6)	September 2007	250,000		877		249,123		6.875%	6.924%	October 2017
2021(1)(7)	July 2011	300,000		4,269		295,731		5.500%	5.690%	July 2021
2022(1)	August 2012	325,000		4,989		320,011		3.800%	3.984%	October 2022

⁽¹⁾  The proceeds from the note issuance were used to pay down outstanding indebtedness of NNN’s Credit Facility.

⁽²⁾  The proceeds from the note issuance were used to repay the obligation of notes maturing in 2004.

⁽³⁾  The note discounts are amortized to interest expense over the respective term of each debt obligation using the effective interest method.

⁽⁴⁾  Includes the effects of the discount, treasury lock gain / loss and swap gain / loss (as applicable).

⁽⁵⁾  NNN entered into a forward starting interest rate swap agreement which fixed a swap rate of 4.61% on a notional amount of $94,000. Upon issuance of the 2014 Notes, NNN terminated the forward starting interest rate swap agreement resulting in a gain of $4,148. The gain has been deferred and is being amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over the term of the 2014 Notes using the effective interest method.

⁽⁶⁾  NNN entered into an interest rate hedge with a notional amount of $100,000. Upon issuance of the 2017 Notes, NNN terminated the interest rate hedge agreement resulting in a liability of $3,260, of which $3,228 was recorded to other comprehensive income. The liability has been deferred and is being amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over the term of the 2017 Notes using the effective interest method.

⁽⁷⁾  NNN entered into two interest rate hedges with a total notional amount of $150,000. Upon issuance of the 2021 Notes, NNN terminated the interest rate hedge agreements resulting in a liability of $5,300, of which $5,218 was deferred in other comprehensive income. The deferred liability is being amortized over the term of the 2021 Notes using the effective interest method.

Each series of notes represents senior, unsecured obligations of NNN and is subordinated to all secured indebtedness of NNN. The notes are redeemable at the option of NNN, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to the sum of (i) the principal amount of the notes being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon through the redemption date, and (ii) the make-whole amount, if any, as defined in the applicable supplemental indenture relating to the notes.

In connection with the note offerings, NNN incurred aggregate debt issuance costs totaling $10,410,000 consisting primarily of underwriting discounts and commissions, legal and accounting fees, rating agency fees and printing expenses. Debt issuance costs for all note issuances have been deferred and are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the respective notes using the effective interest method.

In accordance with the terms of the indentures, pursuant to which NNN’s notes and convertible notes have been issued, NNN is required to meet certain restrictive financial covenants, which, among other things, require NNN to maintain (i) certain leverage ratios, and (ii) certain interest coverage. At September 30, 2012, NNN was in compliance with those covenants. NNN’s failure to comply with certain of its debt covenants could result in defaults that accelerate the payment under such debt and limit the dividends paid to NNN’s common and preferred stockholders which would likely have a material adverse impact on NNN’s financial condition and results of operations. In addition, these defaults could impair its access to the debt and equity markets.

Debt and Equity Securities

NNN has used, and expects to use in the future, issuances of debt and equity securities primarily to pay down its outstanding indebtedness and to finance investment acquisitions.

Securities Offering. In February 2012, NNN filed a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) which was automatically effective and permits the issuance by NNN of an indeterminate amount of debt and equity securities.

A description of NNN’s outstanding series of publicly held notes is found under “Debt – Notes Payable – Convertible” and "Debt – Notes Payable" above.

7.375% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock.   In October 2006, NNN issued 3,680,000 depositary shares, each representing 1/100^th of a share of Series C Preferred Stock.

In March 2012, NNN redeemed all outstanding depositary shares (3,680,000) representing interests in its Series C Preferred Stock. The Series C Preferred Stock was redeemed at $25.00 per depositary share, plus accumulated and unpaid distributions

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through the redemption date, for an aggregate redemption price of $25.0768229 per depositary share. The excess carrying amount of preferred stock redeemed over the cash paid to redeem the preferred stock was $3,098,000 of Series C Preferred Stock issuance costs.

6.625% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. In February 2012, NNN consummated an underwritten public offering of 11,500,000 depositary shares (including 1,500,000 shares in connection with the underwriters over-allotment), each representing a 1/100^th interest in a share of Series D Preferred Stock, and received gross proceeds of $287,500,000.In connection with this offering, the Company incurred stock issuance costs of approximately $9,855,000, consisting primarily of underwriting commissions and fees, legal and accounting fees and printing expenses.

Holders of the Series D depositary shares are entitled to receive, when and as authorized by the Board of Directors, cumulative preferential cash dividends at the rate of 6.625% of the $25.00 liquidation preference per depositary share per annum (equivalent to a fixed annual amount of $1.65625 per depositary share). The Series D Preferred Stock underlying the depositary shares ranks senior to NNN’s common stock with respect to dividend rights and rights upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of NNN. The Series D Preferred Stock has no maturity date and will remain outstanding unless redeemed. NNN may redeem the Series D Preferred Stock underlying the depositary shares on or after September 23, 2017, for cash, at a redemption price of $2,500.00 per share (or $25.00 per depositary share), plus all accumulated and unpaid dividends. In addition, upon a change of control, as defined in the articles supplementary fixing the rights and preferences of the Series D Preferred Stock, NNN may redeem the Series D Preferred Stock underlying the depositary shares at a redemption price of $2,500.00 per share (or $25.00 per depositary share), plus all accumulated and unpaid dividends, and in limited circumstances the holders of depositary shares may convert some or all of their Series D Preferred Stock into shares of NNN's common stock at conversion rates provided in the related articles supplementary. As of October 30, 2012, the Series D Preferred Stock was not redeemable or convertible.

NNN used a portion of the net proceeds (including net proceeds from the underwriters' over-allotment exercise) of approximately $277,645,000 from the Series D Preferred Stock offering to redeem the Series C Preferred Stock for an aggregate redemption price of $92,000,000, excluding accumulated dividends of $283,000. NNN used the remainder of the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying outstanding indebtedness under its Credit Facility.

Common Stock Issuances. In May 2012, NNN established an ATM equity program which allows NNN to sell up to 9,000,000 shares of common stock from time to time over the next three years. NNN intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to repay outstanding indebtedness under the Credit Facility, to fund potential property acquisitions and for other general corporate purposes. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, NNN issued 2,251,798 shares of common stock through the ATM at an average price of $29.05 per share generating approximately $65,420,000 in net proceeds. In connection with the ATM, NNN incurred stock issuance costs totaling approximately $1,171,000, consisting primarily of underwriters' fees and commissions, and legal and accounting fees.

In February 2012, NNN filed a shelf registration statement which was automatically effective, with the Commission for its DRIP, which permits the issuance by NNN of up to 16,000,000 shares of common stock. NNN’s DRIP provides an economical and convenient way for current stockholders and other interested new investors to invest in NNN’s common stock. The following outlines the common stock issuances pursuant to NNN’s DRIP (dollars in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011
Shares of common stock	1,994,113		2,423,611
Net proceeds	$	52,781	$	59,707

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Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests

The following table summarizes the key assumptions used in determining the value of the Residuals as of:

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Discount rate	25	%	25	%
Average life equivalent CPR (1) speeds range	0.80% to 20.42% CPR		2.18% to 18.57% CPR
Foreclosures:
Frequency curve default model	0.1% - 3.9% range		0.2% - 4.7% range
Loss severity of loans in foreclosure	20	%	20	%
Yield:
LIBOR	Forward 3-month curve		Forward 3-month curve
Prime	Forward curve		Forward curve
(1) Conditional prepayment rate

The following table summarizes the recognition of unrealized gains and/or losses recorded as other comprehensive income as well as other than temporary valuation impairments recorded in condensed consolidated statements of earnings (dollars in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011
Unrealized gains	$	213	$	599
Other than temporary valuation impairment	2,718		396

There were no other than temporary valuation impairments recorded in the quarters ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Refer to Note 1 to the September 30, 2012, Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

NNN is exposed to interest rate risk primarily as a result of its variable rate Credit Facility and its fixed rate debt which is used to finance NNN’s development and acquisition activities, as well as for general corporate purposes. NNN’s interest rate risk management objective is to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to lower its overall borrowing costs. To achieve its objectives, NNN borrows at both fixed and variable rates on its long-term debt. As of September 30, 2012, NNN had no outstanding derivatives.

The information in the table below summarizes NNN’s market risks associated with its debt obligations outstanding as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. The table presents principal payments and related interest rates by year for debt obligations outstanding as of September 30, 2012. The table incorporates only those debt obligations that existed as of September 30, 2012, and it does not consider those debt obligations or positions which could arise after this date. Moreover, because firm commitments are not presented in the table below, the information presented therein has limited predictive value. As a result, NNN’s ultimate realized gain or loss with respect to interest rate fluctuations will depend on the exposures that arise during the quarter, NNN’s hedging strategies at that time and interest rates. If interest rates on NNN’s variable rate debt increased by one percent, NNN’s interest expense would have increased by less than one percent for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

Debt Obligations (dollars in thousands)
	Fixed Rate Debt
	Mortgages(1)				Unsecured Debt(2)
	Debt Obligation		Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate		Debt Obligation			Effective Interest Rate
2012	$	270	6.78	%	$	—		—
2013	1,128		6.79	%	219,861			7.19	%
2014	1,158		6.71	%	149,906			5.91	%
2015	1,207		6.67	%	149,848			6.19	%
2016	6,842		5.26	%	138,700		(3)	5.84	%
Thereafter	268		8.47	%	865,675			5.42	%
Total	$	10,873	5.91	%	$	1,523,990		5.83	%
Fair Value:
September 30, 2012	$	10,873			$	1,721,663
December 31, 2011	$	23,171			$	1,362,922

⁽¹⁾ NNN's mortgages payable include unamortized premiums.

⁽²⁾ Includes NNN’s notes payable and convertible notes payable, each net of unamortized discounts. NNN uses Bloomberg to determine the fair value.

⁽³⁾ NNN will redeem the outstanding principal amount in all cash during the fourth quarter 2012.

NNN is also exposed to market risks related to NNN’s Residuals. Factors that may impact the market value of the Residuals include delinquencies, loan losses, prepayment speeds and interest rates. The Residuals, which are reported at market value based upon an independent valuation, had a carrying value of $12,508,000 and $15,299,000 as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. Unrealized gains and losses are reported as other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity. Losses considered other than temporary are reported as a valuation impairment in earnings from operations if and when there has been a change in the timing or amount of estimated cash flows that leads to a loss in value.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of NNN's management, including NNN's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness as of September 30, 2012 of the design and operation of NNN's disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the design and operation of these disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. There has been no change in NNN's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, NNN's internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings. Not applicable.

Item 1A. Risk Factors. There were no material changes in NNN's risk factors disclosed in Item 1A. Risk Factors of NNN's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds. Not applicable.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities. Not applicable.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures. Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information. Not applicable.

Item 6. Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed as a part of this report.

3.	Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
		3.1	First Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant, as amended (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 3, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
		3.2	Articles Supplementary Establishing and Fixing the Rights and Preferences of 6.625% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, dated February 21, 2012 (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 23, 2012 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 23, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
		3.3	Third Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant, as amended (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 1, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference; second amendment filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 14, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.	Instruments Defining the Rights of Security Holders, Including Indentures
		4.1	Specimen Certificate of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Registrant (filed as Exhibit 3.4 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement No. 1-11290 on Form 8-B filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and incorporated herein by reference).
		4.2	Indenture, dated as of March 25, 1998, between the Registrant and First Union National Bank, as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-132095) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).
		4.3	Form of Supplemental Indenture No. 4 dated as of May 30, 2002, by and among Registrant and Wachovia Bank, National Association, Trustee, relating to $50,000,000 of 7.75% Notes due 2012 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 4, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).
		4.4	Form of 7.75% Notes due 2012 (filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 4, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).
		4.5	Form of Supplemental Indenture No. 5 dated as of June 18, 2004, by and among Registrant and Wachovia Bank, National Association, Trustee, relating to $150,000,000 of 6.25% Notes due 2014 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 15, 2004 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 18, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).
		4.6	Form of 6.25% Notes due 2014 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 15, 2004 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 18, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).

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4.7	Form of Supplemental Indenture No. 6 dated as of November 17, 2005, by and among Registrant and Wachovia Bank, National Association, Trustee, relating to $150,000,000 of 6.15% Notes due 2015 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 14, 2005 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 17, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.8	Form of 6.15% Notes due 2015 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 14, 2005 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 17, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.9	Seventh Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 13, 2006, between National Retail Properties, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association relating to 3.95% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 7, 2006 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 13, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.10	Form of 3.95% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 7, 2006 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 13, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.11	Specimen certificate representing the 7.375% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $.01 per share (the "Series C Preferred Stock"), of the Registrant (filed as Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated October 11, 2006 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 12, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.12	Deposit Agreement, among the Registrant, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as Depositary, and the holders of depositary receipts relating to the Series C Preferred Stock (filed as Exhibit 4.18 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 6, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.13	Form of Supplemental Indenture No. 8 between National Retail Properties, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association relating to 6.875% Notes due 2017 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 4, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.14	Form of 6.875% Notes due 2017 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 4, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.15	Form of Ninth Supplemental Indenture between National Retail Properties, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association relating to 5.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Registrants’ Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 27, 2008 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 4, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.16	Form of 5.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 27, 2008 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 4, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.17	Form of Tenth Supplemental Indenture between National Retail Properties, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association relating to 5.500% Notes due 2021 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 6, 2011 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 6, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.18	Form of 5.500% Notes due 2021 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 6, 2011 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 6, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.19	Specimen certificate representing the 6.625% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $.01 per share (the "Series D Preferred Stock"), of the Registrant (filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated February 22, 2012 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 22, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.20	Deposit Agreement, among the Registrant, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as Depositary, and the holders of depositary receipts relating to the Series D Preferred Stock (filed as Exhibit 4.20 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 4, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.21	Form of 3.800% Notes due 2022 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 14, 2012 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 14, 2012 and incorporated herein by reference).

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		4.22	Form of Eleventh Supplemental Indenture between National Retail Properties, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association relating to 3.80% Notes due 2022 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 14, 2012 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 14, 2012 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.	Material Contracts
		10.1	2007 Performance Incentive Plan (filed as Annex A to the Registrant’s 2007 Annual Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 3, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.2	Form of Restricted Stock Agreement between NNN and the Participant of NNN (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 15, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.3	Employment Agreement dated as of December 1, 2008, between the Registrant and Craig Macnab (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 3, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.4	Employment Agreement dated as of December 1, 2008, between the Registrant and Julian E. Whitehurst (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 3, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.5	Employment Agreement dated as of December 1, 2008, between the Registrant and Kevin B. Habicht (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 3, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.6	Employment Agreement dated as of December 1, 2008, between the Registrant and Paul E. Bayer (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 3, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.7	Employment Agreement dated as of December 1, 2008, between the Registrant and Christopher P. Tessitore (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 3, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.8	Form of Indemnification Agreement (as entered into between the Registrant and each of its directors and executive officers) (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 12, 2009, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.9	Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of November 8, 2010, between the Registrant and Craig Macnab (filed as Exhibit 10.10 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.10	Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of November 8, 2010, between the Registrant and Julian E. Whitehurst (filed as Exhibit 10.11 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.11	Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of November 8, 2010, between the Registrant and Kevin B. Habicht (filed as Exhibit 10.12 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.12	Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of November 8, 2010, between the Registrant and Paul E. Bayer (filed as Exhibit 10.13 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.13	Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of November 8, 2010, between the Registrant and Christopher P. Tessitore (filed as Exhibit 10.14 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.14	Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of May 25, 2011, by and among the Registrant, certain lenders and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the Administrative Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 6, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).

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		10.15	Form of Restricted Award Agreement - Performance between NNN and the Participant of NNN (filed as Exhibit 10.15 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 4, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.16	Form of Restricted Award Agreement - Service between NNN and the Participant of NNN (filed as Exhibit 10.16 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 4, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.17	Form of Restricted Award Agreement - Special Grant between NNN and the Participant of NNN (filed as Exhibit 10.17 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 4, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.18	First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of October 31, 2012, by and among the Registrant, certain lenders and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the Administrative Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 1, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
31.	Section 302 Certifications
		31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
		31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
32.	Section 906 Certifications
		32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
		32.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
99.	Additional Exhibits
		99.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 303A.12(a) of the New York Stock Exchange Listed Company Manual (filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2012).
101	Interactive Data File
		101.1	The following materials from National Retail Properties, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2012, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language: (i) condensed consolidated balance sheets, (ii) condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income, (iii) condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, and (iv) notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. As provided in Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, this information is furnished and not filed for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (filed herewith).

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

DATED this 5th day of November, 2012.

NATIONAL RETAIL PROPERTIES, INC.
By:	/s/ Craig Macnab
	Craig Macnab
	Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
By:	/s/ Kevin B. Habicht
	Kevin B. Habicht
	Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President and Director

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Exhibit Index

3.	Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
	3.1	First Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant, as amended (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 3, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
	3.2	Articles Supplementary Establishing and Fixing the Rights and Preferences of 6.625% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, dated February 21, 2012 (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 23, 2012 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 23, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
	3.3	Third Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant, as amended (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 1, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference; second amendment filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 14, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.	Instruments Defining the Rights of Security Holders, Including Indentures
	4.1	Specimen Certificate of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Registrant (filed as Exhibit 3.4 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement No. 1-11290 on Form 8-B filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.2	Indenture, dated as of March 25, 1998, between the Registrant and First Union National Bank, as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-132095) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.3	Form of Supplemental Indenture No. 4 dated as of May 30, 2002, by and among Registrant and Wachovia Bank, National Association, Trustee, relating to $50,000,000 of 7.75% Notes due 2012 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 4, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.4	Form of 7.75% Notes due 2012 (filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 4, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.5	Form of Supplemental Indenture No. 5 dated as of June 18, 2004, by and among Registrant and Wachovia Bank, National Association, Trustee, relating to $150,000,000 of 6.25% Notes due 2014 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 15, 2004 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 18, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.6	Form of 6.25% Notes due 2014 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 15, 2004 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 18, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.7	Form of Supplemental Indenture No. 6 dated as of November 17, 2005, by and among Registrant and Wachovia Bank, National Association, Trustee, relating to $150,000,000 of 6.15% Notes due 2015 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 14, 2005 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 17, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.8	Form of 6.15% Notes due 2015 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 14, 2005 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 17, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.9	Seventh Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 13, 2006, between National Retail Properties, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association relating to 3.95% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 7, 2006 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 13, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.10	Form of 3.95% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 7, 2006 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 13, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).

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	4.11	Specimen certificate representing the 7.375% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $.01 per share (the "Series C Preferred Stock"), of the Registrant (filed as Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated October 11, 2006 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 12, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.12	Deposit Agreement, among the Registrant, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as Depositary, and the holders of depositary receipts relating to the Series C Preferred Stock (filed as Exhibit 4.18 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 6, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.13	Form of Supplemental Indenture No. 8 between National Retail Properties, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association relating to 6.875% Notes due 2017 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 4, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.14	Form of 6.875% Notes due 2017 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 4, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.15	Form of Ninth Supplemental Indenture between National Retail Properties, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association relating to 5.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Registrants’ Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 27, 2008 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 4, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.16	Form of 5.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 27, 2008 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 4, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.17	Form of Tenth Supplemental Indenture between National Retail Properties, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association relating to 5.500% Notes due 2021 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 6, 2011 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 6, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.18	Form of 5.500% Notes due 2021 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 6, 2011 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 6, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.19	Specimen certificate representing the 6.625% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $.01 per share (the "Series D Preferred Stock"), of the Registrant (filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated February 22, 2012 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 22, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.20	Deposit Agreement, among the Registrant, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as Depositary, and the holders of depositary receipts relating to the Series D Preferred Stock (filed as Exhibit 4.20 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 4, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.21	Form of 3.800% Notes due 2022 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 14, 2012 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 14, 2012 and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.22	Form of Eleventh Supplemental Indenture between National Retail Properties, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association relating to 3.80% Notes due 2022 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 14, 2012 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 14, 2012 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.	Material Contracts
	10.1	2007 Performance Incentive Plan (filed as Annex A to the Registrant’s 2007 Annual Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 3, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.2	Form of Restricted Stock Agreement between NNN and the Participant of NNN (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 15, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.3	Employment Agreement dated as of December 1, 2008, between the Registrant and Craig Macnab (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 3, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).

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	10.4	Employment Agreement dated as of December 1, 2008, between the Registrant and Julian E. Whitehurst (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 3, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.5	Employment Agreement dated as of December 1, 2008, between the Registrant and Kevin B. Habicht (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 3, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.6	Employment Agreement dated as of December 1, 2008, between the Registrant and Paul E. Bayer (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 3, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.7	Employment Agreement dated as of December 1, 2008, between the Registrant and Christopher P. Tessitore (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 3, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.8	Form of Indemnification Agreement (as entered into between the Registrant and each of its directors and executive officers) (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 12, 2009, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.9	Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of November 8, 2010, between the Registrant and Craig Macnab (filed as Exhibit 10.10 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.10	Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of November 8, 2010, between the Registrant and Julian E. Whitehurst (filed as Exhibit 10.11 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.11	Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of November 8, 2010, between the Registrant and Kevin B. Habicht (filed as Exhibit 10.12 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.12	Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of November 8, 2010, between the Registrant and Paul E. Bayer (filed as Exhibit 10.13 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.13	Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of November 8, 2010, between the Registrant and Christopher P. Tessitore (filed as Exhibit 10.14 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.14	Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of May 25, 2011, by and among the Registrant, certain lenders and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the Administrative Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 6, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.15	Form of Restricted Award Agreement - Performance between NNN and the Participant of NNN (filed as Exhibit 10.15 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 4, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.16	Form of Restricted Award Agreement - Service between NNN and the Participant of NNN (filed as Exhibit 10.16 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 4, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.17	Form of Restricted Award Agreement - Service between NNN and the Participant of NNN (filed as Exhibit 10.17 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 4, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.18	First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of October 31, 2012, by and among the Registrant, certain lenders and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the Administrative Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 1, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
31.	Section 302 Certifications
	31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
	31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).

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32.	Section 906 Certifications
	32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
	32.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
99.	Additional Exhibits
	99.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 303A.12(a) of the New York Stock Exchange Listed Company Manual (filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2012).
101	Interactive Data File
	101.1	The following materials from National Retail Properties, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2012, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language: (i) condensed consolidated balance sheets, (ii) condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income, (iii) condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, and (iv) notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. As provided in Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, this information is furnished and not filed for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (filed herewith).

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Craig Macnab, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of National Retail Properties, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of the annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

November 5, 2012		/s/ Craig Macnab
Date	Name:	Craig Macnab
	Title:	Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Kevin B. Habicht, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of National Retail Properties, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of the annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

November 5, 2012		/s/ Kevin B. Habicht
Date	Name:	Kevin B. Habicht
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned, Craig Macnab, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, certifies, to the best of his knowledge, that (1) this Quarterly Report of National Retail Properties, Inc. (“NNN”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2012 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (this “Report”), fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and (2) the information contained in this Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition of NNN as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 and its results of operations for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.

November 5, 2012		/s/ Craig Macnab
Date	Name:	Craig Macnab
	Title:	Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to NNN and will be retained by NNN and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned, Kevin B. Habicht, Chief Financial Officer, certifies, to the best of his knowledge, that (1) this Annual Report of National Retail Properties, Inc. (“NNN”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2012 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (this “Report”), fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and (2) the information contained in this Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition of NNN as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 and its results of operations quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.

November 5, 2012		/s/ Kevin B. Habicht
Date	Name:	Kevin B. Habicht
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to NNN and will be retained by NNN and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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Notes Payable (Details) (USD $)			1 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Aug. 31, 2012 Two Thousand Twenty Two Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount of debt			$ 325,000,000
Stated interest rate			3.80%
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt			320,011,000
Notes payable, unamortized discount	9,571,000	5,033,000	4,989,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage			3.98%
Proceeds From Issuance of Long-term Debt, Net of Debt Issuance Costs			317,094,000
Debt Issuance Cost			$ 2,917,000

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Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Financial Instruments, Owned, at Fair Value [Abstract]
Fair value of notes payable and convertible notes payable	$ 1,721,663	$ 1,362,922

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Real Estate - Portfolio (Classification Of Investment Property Leases) (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)	12 years
Operating [Member]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Number of properties leased-operating	1,511
Direct Financing [Member]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Number of properties leased-direct financing	14
Building Portion - Direct Financing / Land Portion - Operating [Member]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Number of properties leased-building portion-direct financing land portion-operating	5

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Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests [Abstract]

Retained Interest, Fair Value Disclosure, Significant Assumptions [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the key assumptions used in determining the value of the Residuals as of:

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Discount rate	25	%	25	%
Average life equivalent CPR (1) speeds range	0.80% to 20.42% CPR		2.18% to 18.57% CPR
Foreclosures:
Frequency curve default model	0.1% - 3.9% range		0.2% - 4.7% range
Loss severity of loans in foreclosure	20	%	20	%
Yield:
LIBOR	Forward 3-month curve		Forward 3-month curve
Prime	Forward curve		Forward curve

⁽¹⁾ Conditional prepayment rate.

Schedule Of Amounts Recognized As Unrealized Gains And Or Losses Recorded As Other Comprehensive Income And Other Than Temporary Valuation Impairments Recorded In Earnings [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the recognition of unrealized gains and/or losses recorded as other comprehensive income as well as other than temporary valuation impairments recorded in condensed consolidated statements of earnings (dollars in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011
Unrealized gains	$	213	$	599
Other than temporary valuation impairment	2,718		396

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Earnings From Discontinued Operations (Summary Of Earnings From Discontinued Operations) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Earned income from direct financing leases	$ 608	$ 639	$ 1,854	$ 2,072
Interest and other income from real estate transactions	512	381	1,982	1,534
Total revenues	85,013	66,626	244,856	188,729
General and administrative	8,652	7,036	23,278	20,261
Real estate	3,878	4,434	12,437	11,983
Depreciation and amortization	17,465	14,777	54,253	41,707
Impairment losses and other charges	8,663	431	9,043	431
Total operating expenses	37,256	26,247	99,982	74,347
Interest expense	22,866	20,086	61,905	55,260
Total other expenses (revenues)	21,672	19,629	59,992	54,177
Earnings from continuing operations before income tax benefit (expense) and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate	26,085	21,589	85,347	61,732
Income tax expense	7,426	(68)	7,190	(258)
Earnings from discontinued operations attributable to NNN	710	978	4,679	2,936
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	25	24	63	24
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Rental income from operating leases	1,011	2,163	4,072	5,547
Earned income from direct financing leases	0	19	6	59
Interest and other income from real estate transactions	138	144	417	514
Total revenues	1,149	2,326	4,495	6,120
General and administrative	3	4	11	11
Real estate	269	283	785	929
Depreciation and amortization	78	248	525	766
Impairment losses and other charges	1,402	431	1,747	431
Total operating expenses	1,752	966	3,068	2,137
Interest expense	356	345	1,072	1,025
Total other expenses (revenues)	356	345	1,072	1,025
Earnings from continuing operations before income tax benefit (expense) and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate	(959)	1,015	355	2,958
Gain on disposition of real estate	1,694	8	4,446	140
Income tax expense	(25)	(45)	(122)	(162)
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	(7)	4	(24)	(89)
Earnings from discontinued operations attributable to NNN	$ 703	$ 982	$ 4,655	$ 2,847

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Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 securitizations		Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Number of securitizations			7
Discount rate			25.00%			25.00%
Loss severity of loans in foreclosure			20.00%			20.00%
LIBOR			Forward 3-month curve			Forward 3-month curve
Prime			Forward curve			Forward curve
Unrealized gains			$ 213		$ 599
Other than temporary valuation impairment	$ 0	$ 0	$ 2,718		$ 396
Maximum [Member]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Average life equivalent CPR speeds range			20.42%	[1]		18.57%	[1]
Foreclosures frequency curve default model			3.90%			4.70%
Minimum [Member]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Average life equivalent CPR speeds range			0.80%	[1]		2.18%	[1]
Foreclosures frequency curve default model			0.10%			0.20%

[1] Conditional prepayment rate.

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Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)						2 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	May 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 Two Thousand Twenty Six Notes Member	Oct. 31, 2012 Subsequent Event [Member]	Oct. 30, 2012 Subsequent Event [Member]	Nov. 02, 2012 Subsequent Event [Member] Two Thousand Twenty Six Notes Member	Oct. 31, 2012 Line of Credit [Member] Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Stated interest rate			3.95%
Convertion ration (in shares)			42.624
Principal amount of debt converted						$ 100,600,000
Principal amount of debt						38,100,000
Revolving credit facility borrowing capacity		$ 450,000,000		$ 500,000,000	$ 450,000,000
Basis spread on variable rate	1.50%						1.175%

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Impairments - Real Estate

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Asset Impairment Charges [Text Block]

Impairments - Real Estate:

Management periodically assesses the Company's real estate for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset, including accrued rental income, may not be recoverable through operations.  Events or circumstances that may occur include changes in real estate market conditions, the ability of NNN to re-lease properties that are vacant, and the ability to sell properties at an attractive price. Impairments are measured as the amount by which the current book value of the asset exceeds the estimated fair value of the asset.

As a result of the Company's review of long lived assets, including identifiable intangible assets, NNN recognized the following real estate impairments (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Continuing operations	$	7,261	$	—	$	7,296	$	—
Discontinued operations	1,402		431		1,747		431
	$	8,663	$	431	$	9,043	$	431

The valuation of impaired assets is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis, income capitalization, analysis of recent comparable sales transactions, actual sales negotiations and bona fide purchase offers received from third parties. NNN may consider a single valuation technique or multiple valuation techniques, as appropriate, when measuring the fair value of its real estate.

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Derivatives (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012 derivatives	Sep. 30, 2011
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair value of interest rate hedges recognized in other comprehensive income	$ 5,753
Interest rate hedges gain reclassified as and increase and as a (reduction) to interest expense	171	(47)
Interest rate hedges gain (loss) to be reclassified into interest expense over next 12 months	$ 244
Number of interest rate derivatives held	0

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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
	Sep. 30, 2012 states sqft properties	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 states sqft properties	Sep. 30, 2011
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Capitalized interest	$ 336	$ 278	$ 1,204	$ 846
Total properties	1,530		1,530
Gross leasable area (square feet)	18,331,000		18,331,000
States	47		47

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Reconciliation Of Residuals

The table below presents a reconciliation of the Residuals (dollars in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
Balance at beginning of period	$	15,299
Total gains (losses) – realized/unrealized:
Included in earnings	(2,718		)
Included in other comprehensive income	213
Interest income on Residuals	2,064
Cash received from Residuals	(2,350		)
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net	—
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	—
Balance at end of period	$	12,508
Changes in gains (losses) included in earnings attributable to a change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to     assets still held at the end of period	$	(130	)

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Segment Information (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012 segments	Sep. 30, 2011 segments	Sep. 30, 2012 segments	Sep. 30, 2011 segments
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Reportable segments	1	1	1	1

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Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Gross Intangible Assets and Liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Leases, Acquired, Above In-Place [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible lease assets	$ 6,910	$ 5,907
Leases, Acquired-in-Place [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible lease assets	38,525	31,970
Leases, Acquired-in-Place, Market Adjustment [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible lease liabilities	$ 24,515	$ 23,367

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Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2011
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Net earnings attributable to NNN	$ 38,015	$ 22,632	$ 101,353		$ 64,755
Less: Excess of redemption value over carrying value of preferred shares redeemed	0	0	(3,098)		0
Net earnings attributable to common stockholders	33,253	20,936	85,588		59,666
Less: Earnings attributable to unvested restricted shares	(215)	(160)	(525)		(442)
Net earnings used in basic earnings per share	33,038	20,776	85,063		59,224
Reallocated undistributed loss	(1)	(1)	(4)		(2)
Net earnings used in diluted earnings per share	33,037	20,775	85,059		59,222
Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in shares)	108,461,120	88,008,849	107,039,590		85,772,590
Less: Unvested restricted stock (in shares)	(696,270)	(647,617)	(652,890)		(623,818)
Less: Contingent shares (in shares)	(276,915)	(251,826)	(246,698)		(251,826)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in basic earnings per share (in shares)	107,487,935	87,109,406	106,140,002		84,896,946
Contingent shares (in shares)	0	0	8,459		0
Convertible notes payable (in shares)	2,692,153	516,775	1,787,275		385,942
Common stock options (in shares)	0	2,669	1,287		3,093
Directors' deferred fee plan (in shares)	159,617	159,400	154,886		152,889
Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in diluted earnings per share (in shares)	110,339,705	87,788,250	108,091,909		85,438,870
Series C Depositary Share [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Less: Series C preferred stock dividends and Series D preferred stock dividends	0	(1,696)	(1,979)	[1]	(5,089)	[1]
Series D Depositary Share [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Less: Series C preferred stock dividends and Series D preferred stock dividends	$ (4,762)	$ 0	$ (10,688)	[2]	$ 0	[2]

[1] The Series C preferred stock was redeemed in March 2012. The dividends paid during the quarter ended March 31, 2012 include accumulated and unpaid dividends through the redemption date.

[2] The Series D preferred stock dividends paid during the quarter ended June 30, 2012 include accumulated and unpaid dividends from the issuance date through the declaration date. The Series D preferred stock has no maturity date and will remain outstanding unless redeemed.

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9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Real Estate Investments, Net [Abstract]

Real Estate - Investment Portfolio

Real Estate – Portfolio:

Leases – The following outlines key information for NNN’s leases:

	September 30, 2012
Lease classification:
Operating	1,511
Direct financing	14
Building portion – direct financing / land portion – operating	5
Weighted average remaining lease term	12 Years

The leases generally provide for limited increases in rent as a result of fixed increases, increases in the consumer price index, and/or increases in the tenant’s sales volume. Generally, the tenant is also required to pay all property taxes and assessments, substantially maintain the interior and exterior of the property and carry property and liability insurance coverage. Certain of NNN’s Properties are subject to leases under which NNN retains responsibility for specific costs and expenses of the property. Generally, the leases of the Properties provide the tenant with one or more multi-year renewal options subject to generally the same terms and conditions, including rent increases, consistent with the initial lease term.

Real Estate Portfolio – Accounted for Using the Operating Method – Real estate subject to operating leases consisted of the following as of (dollars in thousands):

	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Land and improvements	$	1,411,703		$	1,310,785
Buildings and improvements	2,364,209			2,113,490
Leasehold interests	1,290			1,290
	3,777,202			3,425,565
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(317,858		)	(269,472		)
	3,459,344			3,156,093
Work in progress	106,438			54,929
	$	3,565,782		$	3,211,022

In connection with the improvements of leased Properties, NNN has the following funding commitments (dollars in thousands):

	September 30, 2012
	# of Properties	Total Commitment(1)		Amount Funded		Remaining Commitment
Real Estate Portfolio	54	$	184,286	$	146,715	$	37,571

⁽¹⁾ Includes land and construction costs.

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Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Correction of Immaterial Errors) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 Review of Realizability of Remaining Deferred Tax Assets [Member]	Dec. 31, 2009 Loss on Foreclosure and Impairment Charges [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Loss on Foreclosure and Impairment Charges [Member] Correction of Immaterial Errors [Member]
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross						$ 10.3
Decrease in deferred tax assets							10.3
Decrease in valuation allowance	7.7				7.7		10.3
Deferred Income Tax Benefit, Understated Amount		3.1	4.6
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Understated Amount		7.7		7.7
Deferred income tax benefit					$ 7.7

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Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended					1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended					9 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Feb. 29, 2012 Series D Depositary Share [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series D Depositary Share [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Series D Depositary Share [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series D Depositary Share [Member]		Sep. 30, 2011 Series D Depositary Share [Member]		Dec. 31, 2011 Series D Depositary Share [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 Series C Depositary Share [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series C Depositary Share [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Series C Depositary Share [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series C Depositary Share [Member]		Sep. 30, 2011 Series C Depositary Share [Member]		Dec. 31, 2011 Series C Depositary Share [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 DRIP and ATM Equity Program [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 DRIP and ATM Equity Program [Member]	May 31, 2012 ATM Equity Program [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 ATM Equity Program [Member]	Oct. 31, 2012 Subsequent Event [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Series C preferred stock dividends and Series D preferred stock dividends					$ 4,762	$ 0	$ 10,688	[1]	$ 0	[1]			$ 0	$ 1,696	$ 1,979	[2]	$ 5,089	[2]
Series C preferred stock and Series D preferred stock, dividends per share (in dollars per share)							$ 0.9293	[1]	$ 0	[1]					$ 0.5378	[2]	$ 1.3828	[2]
Payment of common stock dividends		124,139	96,915
Common stock, dividends, per share, cash paid (in dollars per share)		$ 1.165	$ 1.145
Common stock, dividends, per share, declared (in dollars per share)																								$ 0.395
Common stock, shares reserved for future issuance, dividend reinvestment plan (in shares)	16,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)				11,500,000	11,500,000		11,500,000				0		0		0				3,680,000
Preferred stock, dividend rate, percentage				6.625%								7.375%
Preferred stock, redemption price per share (in dollars per share)				$ 25								$ 25
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock		287,500	0	277,645
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs		11,200	10,224	9,855																		1,171
Stock redeemed or called during period (in shares)												3,680,000
Preferred stock, fixed annual dividend per share, depository shares (in dollars per share)												$ 25.0768229
Preferred stock redemption premium												3,098
Shares available for issuance under at market offering program (in shares)																						9,000,000
At market offering equity program, period in force																						3 years
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues (in shares)																							2,251,798
Sale of Stock, Average Stock Price Per Share (in dollars per share)																							$ 29.05
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues																							65,420
Stock issued during period, dividend reinvestment plan (in shares)																				1,994,113	2,423,611
Proceeds from issuance of common stock		$ 119,259	$ 299,528																	$ 52,781	$ 59,707

[1] The Series D preferred stock dividends paid during the quarter ended June 30, 2012 include accumulated and unpaid dividends from the issuance date through the declaration date. The Series D preferred stock has no maturity date and will remain outstanding unless redeemed.

[2] The Series C preferred stock was redeemed in March 2012. The dividends paid during the quarter ended March 31, 2012 include accumulated and unpaid dividends through the redemption date.

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Accounted for using the operating method, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization	$ 3,565,782	$ 3,211,022
Accounted for using the direct financing method	24,539	26,518
Real estate, held for sale	53,361	50,202
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate	0	4,358
Mortgages, notes and accrued interest receivable, net of allowance	29,682	33,428
Commercial mortgage residual interests	12,508	15,299
Cash and cash equivalents	141,446	2,082
Receivables, net of allowance of $1,057 and $1,403, respectively	1,220	2,149
Accrued rental income, net of allowance of $3,086 and $4,870, respectively	25,806	25,187
Debt costs, net of accumulated amortization of $17,887 and $15,381, respectively	11,318	10,832
Other assets	68,536	53,352
Total assets	3,934,198	3,434,429
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Line of credit payable	0	65,600
Mortgages payable, including unamortized premium of $202 and $0, respectively	10,873	23,171
Notes payable – convertible, net of unamortized discount of $3,174 and $6,363, respectively	358,561	355,371
Notes payable, net of unamortized discount of $9,571 and $5,033, respectively	1,165,429	894,967
Accrued interest payable	22,112	15,108
Other liabilities	99,145	76,336
Total liabilities	1,656,120	1,430,553
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 375,000,000 shares; 109,421,774 and 104,754,859 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	1,096	1,049
Excess stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 390,000,000 shares; none issued or outstanding	0	0
Capital in excess of par value	2,075,112	1,958,225
Retained earnings (loss)	(83,497)	(44,946)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(3,448)	(3,830)
Total stockholders' equity of NNN	2,276,763	2,002,498
Noncontrolling interests	1,315	1,378
Total equity	2,278,078	2,003,876
Total liabilities and equity	3,934,198	3,434,429
Series D Depositary Share [Member]
Stockholders' equity:
Series D, 11,500,000 depositary shares issued and outstanding, at stated liquidation value of $25 per share	287,500	0
Series C, 3,680,000 depositary shares issued and outstanding, at stated liquidation value of $25 per share	287,500	0
Series C Depositary Share [Member]
Stockholders' equity:
Series D, 11,500,000 depositary shares issued and outstanding, at stated liquidation value of $25 per share	0	92,000
Series C, 3,680,000 depositary shares issued and outstanding, at stated liquidation value of $25 per share	$ 0	$ 92,000

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Fair Value Measurements (Reconciliation Of Residuals) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period			$ 15,299
Total gains (losses) - realized/unrealized [Abstract]
Included in earnings			(2,718)
Included in other comprehensive income			213
Interest income on Residuals	(593)	(782)	(2,064)	(2,325)
Cash received from Residuals			(2,350)
Purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements, net			0
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3			0
Balance at end of period	12,508		12,508
Changes in gain (losses) included in earnings attributable to a change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets still held at the end of period			$ (130)

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (Parenthetical)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
shares of restricted and unrestricted common stock, pursuant to NNN's performance incentive plan (in shares)	396,577	141,351
shares of common stock to directors pursuant to NNN's performance incentive plan (in shares)	12,373	6,975
shares of common stock, pursuant to NNN's Deferred Director Fee Plan (in shares)	14,836	19,962
shares of restricted stock surrendered (in shares)	4,712	5,215

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Real Estate - Portfolio (Remaining Funding Commitments) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012 properties
Real Estate Investments, Net [Abstract]
Number of Properties with Funding Commitments	54
Total Commitment	$ 184,286	[1]
Amount Funded	146,715
Remaining Commitment	$ 37,571

[1] Includes land and construction costs.

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Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary Of NNN's Investment Portfolio

NNN's assets include: real estate, mortgages and notes receivable, and commercial mortgage residual interests. NNN acquires, owns, invests in and develops properties that are leased primarily to retail tenants under long-term net leases and primarily held for investment (“Properties” or “Property Portfolio”).

	September 30, 2012
Property Portfolio:
Total properties	1,530
Gross leasable area (square feet)	18,331,000
States	47

Intangible Assets and Liabilities

Intangible assets and liabilities consisted of the following as of (in thousands):

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Intangible lease assets (included in Other assets):
Value of above market in-place leases, net	$	6,910	$	5,907
Value of in-place leases, net	38,525		31,970
Intangible lease liabilities (included in Other liabilities):
Value of below market in-place leases, net	24,515		23,367

Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share

The following table is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share using the two-class method (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Basic and Diluted Earnings:
Net earnings attributable to NNN	$	38,015		$	22,632		$	101,353		$	64,755
Less: Series C preferred stock dividends	—			(1,696		)	(1,979		)	(5,089		)
Less: Series D preferred stock dividends	(4,762		)	—			(10,688		)	—
Less: Excess of redemption value over carrying value of preferred shares redeemed	—			—			(3,098		)	—
Net earnings available to NNN’s common stockholders	33,253			20,936			85,588			59,666
Less: Earnings attributable to unvested restricted shares	(215		)	(160		)	(525		)	(442		)
Net earnings used in basic earnings per share	33,038			20,776			85,063			59,224
Reallocated undistributed loss	(1		)	(1		)	(4		)	(2		)
Net earnings used in diluted earnings per share	$	33,037		$	20,775		$	85,059		$	59,222
Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
Weighted average number of shares outstanding	108,461,120			88,008,849			107,039,590			85,772,590
Less: Unvested restricted stock	(696,270		)	(647,617		)	(652,890		)	(623,818		)
Less: Contingent shares	(276,915		)	(251,826		)	(246,698		)	(251,826		)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in basic    earnings per share	107,487,935			87,109,406			106,140,002			84,896,946
Effects of dilutive securities:
Contingent shares	—			—			8,459			—
Convertible notes payable	2,692,153			516,775			1,787,275			385,942
Common stock options	—			2,669			1,287			3,093
Directors’ deferred fee plan	159,617			159,400			154,886			152,889
Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in diluted    earnings per share	110,339,705			87,788,250			108,091,909			85,438,870

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Impairments - Real Estate (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges	$ 8,663	$ 431	$ 9,043	$ 431
Segment, Continuing Operations [Member]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges	7,261	0	7,296	0
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges	$ 1,402	$ 431	$ 1,747	$ 431

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Impairments - Real Estate (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Details of Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held and Used by Asset [Table Text Block]

As a result of the Company's review of long lived assets, including identifiable intangible assets, NNN recognized the following real estate impairments (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Continuing operations	$	7,261	$	—	$	7,296	$	—
Discontinued operations	1,402		431		1,747		431
	$	8,663	$	431	$	9,043	$	431

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Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies

Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:

Organization and Nature of Business – National Retail Properties, Inc., a Maryland corporation, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) formed in 1984. The term “NNN” or the “Company” refers to National Retail Properties, Inc. and all of its consolidated subsidiaries. NNN has elected to treat certain subsidiaries as taxable REIT subsidiaries. These taxable subsidiaries and their majority owned and controlled subsidiaries are collectively referred to as the “TRS.”

NNN's assets include: real estate, mortgages and notes receivable, and commercial mortgage residual interests. NNN acquires, owns, invests in and develops properties that are leased primarily to retail tenants under long-term net leases and primarily held for investment (“Properties” or “Property Portfolio”).

	September 30, 2012
Property Portfolio:
Total properties	1,530
Gross leasable area (square feet)	18,331,000
States	47

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and note disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. Operating results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2012, may not be indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2012. Amounts as of December 31, 2011, included in the condensed consolidated financial statements have been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements as of that date. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, included herein, should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto as well as Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in NNN's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Principles of Consolidation – NNN’s condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of each of the respective majority owned and controlled affiliates, including transactions whereby NNN has been determined to be the primary beneficiary in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) guidance included in Consolidation. All significant intercompany account balances and transactions have been eliminated. NNN applies the equity method of accounting to investments in partnerships and joint ventures that are not subject to control by NNN due to the significance of rights held by other parties.

Real Estate Portfolio – NNN records the acquisition of real estate which is not subject to a lease at cost, including acquisition and closing costs. The cost of properties developed by NNN includes direct and indirect costs of construction, property taxes, interest and other miscellaneous costs incurred during the development period until the project is substantially complete and available for occupancy. During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2012, NNN recorded $336,000 and $1,204,000, respectively, in capitalized interest and recorded $278,000 and $846,000 in capitalized interest during the same periods in 2011, respectively.

Purchase Accounting for Acquisition of Real Estate Subject to a Lease – In accordance with the FASB guidance on business combinations, the fair value of the real estate acquired with in-place leases is allocated to the acquired tangible assets, consisting of land, building and tenant improvements, and identified intangible assets and liabilities, consisting of the value of above-market and below-market leases, value of in-place leases and value of tenant relationships, based in each case on their relative fair values. Acquisition costs incurred in connection with a business combination are expensed when incurred.

The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired leased property is determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, and the “as-if-vacant” value is then allocated to land, building and tenant improvements based on the determination of the fair values of these assets. The as-if-vacant fair value of a property is provided to management by a qualified appraiser.

In allocating the fair value of the identified intangible assets and liabilities of an acquired property, above-market and below-market in-place lease values are recorded as other assets or liabilities based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases, and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining term of the lease, including the probability of renewal periods. The capitalized above-market lease values are amortized as a reduction of rental income over the remaining terms of the respective leases. The capitalized below-market lease values are amortized as an increase to rental income over the initial term unless the Company believes that it is likely that the tenant would renew the option whereby the Company would amortize the value attributable to the renewal over the renewal period.

The aggregate value of other acquired intangible assets, consisting of in-place leases, is measured by the excess of (i) the purchase price paid for a property after adjusting existing in-place leases to market rental rates over (ii) the estimated fair value of the property as-if-vacant, determined as set forth above. The value of in-place leases exclusive of the value of above-market and below-market in-place leases is amortized to expense over the remaining non-cancelable periods of the respective leases. If a lease were to be terminated prior to its stated expiration, all unamortized amounts relating to that lease would be written off. The value of tenant relationships is reviewed on individual transactions to determine if future value was derived from the acquisition.

Intangible assets and liabilities consisted of the following as of (in thousands):

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Intangible lease assets (included in Other assets):
Value of above market in-place leases, net	$	6,910	$	5,907
Value of in-place leases, net	38,525		31,970
Intangible lease liabilities (included in Other liabilities):
Value of below market in-place leases, net	24,515		23,367

Investment in an Unconsolidated Affiliate – NNN accounts for its investment in an unconsolidated affiliate under the equity method of accounting. In September 2007, NNN entered into a joint venture, NNN Retail Properties Fund I LLC (the “NNN Crow JV”) with an affiliate of Crow Holdings Realty Partners IV, L.P., which is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, NNN Crow JV sold all of its assets and paid off its bank term loan as of September 30, 2012.

Cash and Cash Equivalents - NNN considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and money market accounts. Cash equivalents are stated at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates fair value.

Cash accounts maintained on behalf of NNN in demand deposits at commercial banks and money market funds may exceed federally insured levels; however, NNN has not experienced any losses in such accounts.

Valuation of Receivables – NNN estimates the collectibility of its accounts receivable related to rents, expense reimbursements and other revenues. NNN analyzes accounts receivable and historical bad debt levels, customer credit-worthiness and current economic trends when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. In addition, tenants in bankruptcy are analyzed and estimates are made in connection with the expected recovery of pre-petition and post-petition claims.

Earnings Per Share – Earnings per share have been computed pursuant to the FASB guidance included in Earnings Per Share. Effective January 1, 2009, the guidance requires classification of the Company’s unvested restricted share units which contain rights to receive nonforfeitable dividends, as participating securities requiring the two-class method of computing earnings per share. Under the two-class method, earnings per common share are computed by dividing the sum of distributed earnings to common stockholders and undistributed earnings allocated to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. In applying the two-class method, undistributed earnings are allocated to both common shares and participating securities based on the weighted average shares outstanding during the period.

The following table is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share using the two-class method (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Basic and Diluted Earnings:
Net earnings attributable to NNN	$	38,015		$	22,632		$	101,353		$	64,755
Less: Series C preferred stock dividends	—			(1,696		)	(1,979		)	(5,089		)
Less: Series D preferred stock dividends	(4,762		)	—			(10,688		)	—
Less: Excess of redemption value over carrying value of preferred shares redeemed	—			—			(3,098		)	—
Net earnings available to NNN’s common stockholders	33,253			20,936			85,588			59,666
Less: Earnings attributable to unvested restricted shares	(215		)	(160		)	(525		)	(442		)
Net earnings used in basic earnings per share	33,038			20,776			85,063			59,224
Reallocated undistributed loss	(1		)	(1		)	(4		)	(2		)
Net earnings used in diluted earnings per share	$	33,037		$	20,775		$	85,059		$	59,222
Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
Weighted average number of shares outstanding	108,461,120			88,008,849			107,039,590			85,772,590
Less: Unvested restricted stock	(696,270		)	(647,617		)	(652,890		)	(623,818		)
Less: Contingent shares	(276,915		)	(251,826		)	(246,698		)	(251,826		)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in basic    earnings per share	107,487,935			87,109,406			106,140,002			84,896,946
Effects of dilutive securities:
Contingent shares	—			—			8,459			—
Convertible notes payable	2,692,153			516,775			1,787,275			385,942
Common stock options	—			2,669			1,287			3,093
Directors’ deferred fee plan	159,617			159,400			154,886			152,889
Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in diluted    earnings per share	110,339,705			87,788,250			108,091,909			85,438,870

For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the potential dilutive shares related to certain convertible notes payable were not included in computing earnings per common share because their effects would be antidilutive.

Fair Value Measurement – NNN’s estimates of fair value of financial and non-financial assets and liabilities are based on the framework established in the fair value accounting guidance. The framework specifies a hierarchy of valuation inputs which was established to increase consistency, clarity and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures. The guidance describes a fair value hierarchy based upon three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value, two of which are considered observable and one that is considered unobservable. The following describes the three levels:

• Level 1 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

• Level 2 – Valuation is based upon inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

• Level 3 – Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.

New Accounting Pronouncements – In December 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2011-10 entitled Derecognition of in Substance Real Estate - a Scope Clarification. The amendments in this update clarify the scope of current GAAP. The amendments will resolve the diversity in practice about whether the guidance in subtopic 360-20 applies to the derecognition of in substance real estate when the parent ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary that is in substance real estate because of a default by the subsidiary on its nonrecourse debt. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after June 15, 2012. The adoption of the standard did not have a significant impact on NNN's financial position or results of operations.

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-11 amending its guidance on offsetting assets and liabilities in financial statements. The objective of this update will require disclosure to facilitate comparison between those entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of GAAP and those entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of IFRS. The amendments in this update are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. NNN is currently evaluating the provisions to determine the potential impact, if any, the adoption will have on its financial position and results of operations.

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-12, which indefinitely defers certain provisions of ASU 2011-05, including a requirement for entities to present reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component in both the statement in which net earnings is presented and the statement in which other comprehensive income is presented. The effective dates and expected changes to our presentation are the same as noted in ASU 2011-05 above.

Use of Estimates – Management of NNN has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP. Significant estimates include provision for impairment and allowances for certain assets, accruals, useful lives of assets and purchase price allocation. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Correction of Immaterial Errors – During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, NNN identified certain immaterial errors related to deferred tax assets and the related valuation allowance. In 2009, NNN incurred a loss on foreclosure and impairment charges associated with acquiring the operations of one of its lessees. The properties and operations were transferred to taxable REIT subsidiaries upon foreclosure. Certain charges associated with the acquisition and impaired properties should have been recorded in NNN’s qualified REIT subsidiaries prior to the properties’ transfer to the taxable REIT subsidiary group. Deferred tax assets associated with the book charges of $10.3 million in that year were inappropriately recorded in the taxable REIT subsidiary group. A valuation allowance for the full amount of the deferred tax assets was also recorded in 2009. In the quarter ended September 30, 2012, NNN decreased deferred tax assets and the related valuation allowance by $10.3 million each to correct the error.

NNN further reviewed its conclusions in previous periods, commencing in 2009, with respect to the realizability of the remaining deferred tax assets. Upon further review, NNN determined that its available sources of income supported full realizability of the gross deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2009, 2010 and 2011, respectively. As a result, NNN determined that it had previously understated its deferred income tax benefit in the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 by $3.1 million and $4.6 million, respectively, and understated its net deferred tax assets by $7.7 million as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, in its financial statements for the three-year period ended December 31, 2011. NNN corrected this in third quarter of 2012 by reversing the valuation allowance and recording an income tax benefit of $7.7 million. NNN reviewed the impact of correcting the prior period errors in 2012 as well as its impact on prior periods in accordance with SAB Topics 1.M and 1.N and determined that the misstatements did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, trends in earnings, or cash flows for any of the periods presented.

Reclassification – Certain items in the prior year’s consolidated financial statements and notes to consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2012 presentation.

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Receivables, allowance	$ 1,057	$ 1,403
Accrued rental income, allowance	3,086	4,870
Accumulated amortization - debt costs	17,887	15,381
Unamortized premium - mortgages payable	202	0
Unamortized discount - notes payable - convertible	3,174	6,363
Unamortized discount - notes payable	$ 9,571	$ 5,033
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	15,000,000	15,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	375,000,000	375,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)		104,754,859
Common stock, shares issued and outstanding (in shares)	109,421,774	104,754,859
Excess stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Excess stock, shares authorized (in shares)	390,000,000	390,000,000
Excess stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Excess stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Series D Depositary Share [Member]
Series D and Series C, depositary shares issued (in shares)	11,500,000	0
Series D and Series C, depositary shares outstanding (in shares)	11,500,000	0
Series D and Series C, stated liquidation value per share (in dollars per share)	$ 25	$ 0
Series C Depositary Share [Member]
Series D and Series C, depositary shares issued (in shares)	0	3,680,000
Series D and Series C, depositary shares outstanding (in shares)	0	3,680,000
Series D and Series C, stated liquidation value per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 25

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Segment Information Segment Information (Notes)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Information

Segment Information:

As a result of a continued reduction of investments in real estate acquired for the purpose of resale, the previously reported segment of inventory assets no longer meets the criteria for significance for separate segment reporting. Therefore, for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, NNN's operations are reported within one business segment in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Document And Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Oct. 30, 2012
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	NATIONAL RETAIL PROPERTIES, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0000751364
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2012
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		110,036,842

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Fair Value Measurements

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements:

NNN currently values its Residuals based upon an independent valuation which provides a discounted cash flow analysis based upon prepayment speeds, expected loan losses and yield curves. These valuation inputs are generally considered unobservable; therefore, the Residuals are considered Level 3 financial assets. The table below presents a reconciliation of the Residuals (dollars in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
Balance at beginning of period	$	15,299
Total gains (losses) – realized/unrealized:
Included in earnings	(2,718		)
Included in other comprehensive income	213
Interest income on Residuals	2,064
Cash received from Residuals	(2,350		)
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net	—
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	—
Balance at end of period	$	12,508
Changes in gains (losses) included in earnings attributable to a change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to     assets still held at the end of period	$	(130	)

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2011
Revenues:
Rental income from operating leases	$ 80,411	$ 62,158	$ 230,415		$ 175,463
Earned income from direct financing leases	608	639	1,854		2,072
Percentage rent	242	229	574		476
Real estate expense reimbursement from tenants	2,647	2,437	7,967		6,859
Interest and other income from real estate transactions	512	381	1,982		1,534
Interest income on commercial mortgage residual interests	593	782	2,064		2,325
Total revenues	85,013	66,626	244,856		188,729
Retail operations:
Revenues	0	12,402	19,008		33,702
Operating expenses	0	(11,563)	(18,543)		(32,175)
Net	0	839	465		1,527
Operating expenses:
General and administrative	8,652	7,036	23,278		20,261
Real estate	3,878	4,434	12,437		11,983
Depreciation and amortization	17,465	14,777	54,253		41,707
Impairment - commercial mortgage residual interests valuation	0	0	2,718		396
Impairment losses and other charges	7,261	0	7,296		0
Total operating expenses	37,256	26,247	99,982		74,347
Earnings from operations	47,757	41,218	145,339		115,909
Other expenses (revenues):
Interest and other income	(1,194)	(457)	(1,913)		(1,083)
Interest expense	22,866	20,086	61,905		55,260
Total other expenses (revenues)	21,672	19,629	59,992		54,177
Earnings from continuing operations before income tax benefit (expense) and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate	26,085	21,589	85,347		61,732
Income tax benefit (expense)	7,426	(68)	7,190		(258)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate	3,769	109	4,074		321
Earnings from continuing operations	37,280	21,630	96,611		61,795
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of income tax expense (Note 9)	710	978	4,679		2,936
Earnings including noncontrolling interests	37,990	22,608	101,290		64,731
Loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Continuing operations	32	20	87		113
Discontinued operations	(7)	4	(24)		(89)
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest	25	24	63		24
Net earnings attributable to NNN	38,015	22,632	101,353		64,755
Excess of redemption value over carrying value of preferred shares redeemed	0	0	(3,098)		0
Net earnings attributable to common stockholders	33,253	20,936	85,588		59,666
Basic:
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.30	$ 0.23	$ 0.76		$ 0.67
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.04		$ 0.03
Net earnings (in dollars per share)	$ 0.31	$ 0.24	$ 0.80		$ 0.70
Diluted:
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.29	$ 0.23	$ 0.75		$ 0.66
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.04		$ 0.03
Net earnings (in dollars per share)	$ 0.30	$ 0.24	$ 0.79		$ 0.69
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	107,487,935	87,109,406	106,140,002		84,896,946
Diluted (in shares)	110,339,705	87,788,250	108,091,909		85,438,870
Other comprehensive income
Net earnings attributable to NNN	38,015	22,632	101,353		64,755
Amortization of interest rate hedges	57	38	171		(47)
Fair value treasury locks	0	0	0		(5,218)
Unrealized gains - commerical mortgage residual interests	0	0	213		599
Stock value adjustments	(1)	(8)	(2)		(34)
Comprehensive income attributable to NNN	38,071	22,662	101,735		60,055
Series C Depositary Share [Member]
Loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Series C preferred stock dividends and Series D preferred stock dividends	0	(1,696)	(1,979)	[1]	(5,089)	[1]
Series D Depositary Share [Member]
Loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Series C preferred stock dividends and Series D preferred stock dividends	$ (4,762)	$ 0	$ (10,688)	[2]	$ 0	[2]

[1] The Series C preferred stock was redeemed in March 2012. The dividends paid during the quarter ended March 31, 2012 include accumulated and unpaid dividends through the redemption date.

[2] The Series D preferred stock dividends paid during the quarter ended June 30, 2012 include accumulated and unpaid dividends from the issuance date through the declaration date. The Series D preferred stock has no maturity date and will remain outstanding unless redeemed.

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Notes Payable

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Notes Payable [Text Block]

Notes Payable:

In August 2012, NNN filed a prospectus supplement to the prospectus contained in its February 2012 shelf registration statement and issued $325,000,000 principal amount of 3.80% Notes due October 2022 (“2022 Notes”). The 2022 Notes were sold at a discount at an aggregate purchase price of $320,011,000 with interest payable semi-annually commencing on October 15, 2012. The discount of $4,989,000 is being amortized to interest expense over the term of the debt obligation using the effective interest method. The effective interest rate on the 2022 Notes after the note discount is 3.98%.

The 2022 Notes are senior unsecured obligations of NNN and are subordinated to all secured indebtedness and to the indebtedness and other liabilities of NNN's subsidiaries. Additionally, the 2022 Notes are redeemable at NNN's option, in whole or part anytime, for an amount equal to (i) the sum of the outstanding principal balance of the notes being redeemed plus accrued interest thereon to the redemption date, and (ii) the make whole amount, if any, as defined in the supplemental indenture dated August 7, 2012, relating to the 2022 Notes.

NNN received approximately $317,094,000 of proceeds in connection with the issuance of the 2022 Notes, net of debt issuance cost totaling $2,917,000 consisting primarily of underwriting discounts and commissions, legal and accounting fees, printing fees, and rating agency fees. The debt costs are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the 2022 Notes using the effective interest method.

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Line Of Credit Payable

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]

Line Of Credit Payable

Line of Credit Payable:

In May 2011, NNN amended and restated its credit agreement, increasing the borrowing capacity under its unsecured revolving credit facility from $400,000,000 to $450,000,000 and amending certain other terms under the former revolving credit facility (as the context requires, the previous and new revolving credit facility, the “Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility had a weighted average outstanding balance of $59,015,000 and a weighted average interest rate of 1.8% during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The Credit Facility matures May 2015, with an option to extend maturity to May 2016. The Credit Facility bears interest at LIBOR plus 150 basis points; however, such interest rate may change pursuant to a tiered interest rate structure based on NNN's debt rating. The Credit Facility also includes an accordion feature to increase the facility size up to $650,000,000, subject to lender approval. As of September 30, 2012, there was no outstanding balance, and $450,000,000 was available for future borrowings under the Credit Facility, excluding undrawn letters of credit totaling $3,800,000.

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Real Estate - Portfolio (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Real Estate Investments, Net [Abstract]

Classification Of Investment Property Leases

The following outlines key information for NNN’s leases:

	September 30, 2012
Lease classification:
Operating	1,511
Direct financing	14
Building portion – direct financing / land portion – operating	5
Weighted average remaining lease term	12 Years

Summary Of Real Estate Subject To Operating Leases

Real estate subject to operating leases consisted of the following as of (dollars in thousands):

	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Land and improvements	$	1,411,703		$	1,310,785
Buildings and improvements	2,364,209			2,113,490
Leasehold interests	1,290			1,290
	3,777,202			3,425,565
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(317,858		)	(269,472		)
	3,459,344			3,156,093
Work in progress	106,438			54,929
	$	3,565,782		$	3,211,022

Remaining Funding Commitments

In connection with the improvements of leased Properties, NNN has the following funding commitments (dollars in thousands):

	September 30, 2012
	# of Properties	Total Commitment(1)		Amount Funded		Remaining Commitment
Real Estate Portfolio	54	$	184,286	$	146,715	$	37,571

⁽¹⁾ Includes land and construction costs.

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Fair Value Of Financial Instruments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Financial Instruments, Owned, at Fair Value [Abstract]

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments:

NNN believes the carrying value of its Credit Facility approximates fair value based upon its nature, terms and variable interest rate. NNN believes that the carrying value of its cash and cash equivalents, mortgages, notes and other receivables, mortgages payable and other liabilities at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, approximate fair value based upon current market prices of similar issues. At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the fair value of NNN’s notes payable and convertible notes payable, collectively, was $1,721,663,000 and $1,362,922,000, respectively, based upon the quoted market price, which is level one valuation.

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Earnings From Discontinued Operations

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation Disclosures [Abstract]

Earnings From Discontinued Operations

Earnings from Discontinued Operations:

NNN classified the revenues and expenses related to properties which were sold or were held for sale as of September 30, 2012, as discontinued operations. The following is a summary of the earnings from discontinued operations (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Revenues:
Rental income from operating leases	$	1,011		$	2,163		$	4,072		$	5,547
Earned income from direct financing leases	—			19			6			59
Interest and other income from real estate transactions	138			144			417			514
	1,149			2,326			4,495			6,120
Operating expenses:
General and administrative	3			4			11			11
Real estate	269			283			785			929
Depreciation and amortization	78			248			525			766
Impairment losses and other charges	1,402			431			1,747			431
	1,752			966			3,068			2,137
Other expenses:
Interest expense	356			345			1,072			1,025
	356			345			1,072			1,025
Earnings (loss) before gain on disposition of real estate and   income tax expense	(959		)	1,015			355			2,958
Gain on disposition of real estate	1,694			8			4,446			140
Income tax expense	(25		)	(45		)	(122		)	(162		)
Earnings from discontinued operations attributable to NNN	710			978			4,679			2,936
Loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(7		)	4			(24		)	(89		)
Earnings from discontinued operations attributable to NNN	$	703		$	982		$	4,655		$	2,847

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Stockholders' Equity

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]

Stockholders' Equity:

The following table outlines the dividends declared and paid for each issuance of NNN's stock (in thousands, except per share data):

		Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2012		2011
Series C preferred stock (1):
	Dividends	$	1,979	$	5,089
	Per share	0.5378		1.3828
Series D preferred stock (2):
	Dividends	10,688		—
	Per share	0.9293		—
Common stock:
	Dividends	124,139		96,915
	Per share	1.165		1.145

¹⁾ The Series C preferred stock was redeemed in March 2012. The dividends paid during the quarter ended March 31, 2012 include accumulated and unpaid dividends through the redemption date.

²⁾ The Series D preferred stock dividends paid during the quarter ended June 30, 2012 include accumulated and unpaid dividends from the issuance date through the declaration date. The Series D preferred stock has no maturity date and will remain outstanding unless redeemed.

In February 2012, NNN filed a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") which permits the issuance by NNN of an indeterminate amount of debt and equity securities.

In February 2012, NNN issued 11,500,000 depositary shares representing interests in our 6.625% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock ("Series D Preferred Stock") at a price of $25.00 per depositary share generating net proceeds of $277,645,000. In connection with this offering, NNN incurred stock issuance costs totaling approximately $9,855,000, consisting primarily of underwriters' fees and commissions, legal and accounting fees and printing expenses.

In March 2012, NNN redeemed all outstanding depositary shares (3,680,000) representing interests in its 7.375% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (“Series C Preferred Stock”). The Series C Preferred Stock was redeemed at $25.00 per depositary share, plus accumulated and unpaid distributions through the redemption date, for an aggregate redemption price of $25.0768229 per depositary share. The excess carrying amount of preferred stock redeemed over the cash paid to redeem the preferred stock was $3,098,000, representing Series C Preferred Stock issuance costs.

In May 2012, NNN established an at-the-market (“ATM”) equity program which allows NNN to sell up to an aggregate of 9,000,000 shares of common stock from time to time over the next three years. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, NNN issued 2,251,798 shares of common stock through the ATM at an average price of $29.05 per share generating approximately $65,420,000 in net proceeds. In connection with the ATM, NNN incurred stock issuance costs totaling approximately $1,171,000, consisting primarily of underwriters' fees and commissions and legal and accounting fees.

In October2012, NNN declared a dividend of $0.395 per share, which is payable in November2012 to its common stockholders of record as of October 31, 2012.

In February 2012, NNN filed a shelf registration statement with the Commission for its Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan (“DRIP”) which permits the issuance by NNN of up to 16,000,000 shares of common stock. The following outlines the common stock issuances pursuant to NNN's DRIP (dollars in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011
Shares of common stock	1,994,113		2,423,611
Net proceeds	$	52,781	$	59,707

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Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income Taxes:

NNN has elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code (“Code”), commencing with its taxable year ended December 31, 1984.  To qualify as a REIT, NNN must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that it currently distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income to its stockholders.  NNN intends to adhere to these requirements and maintain its REIT status. As a REIT, NNN generally will not be subject to corporate level federal income tax on taxable income that it distributes currently to its stockholders.  NNN may be subject to certain state and local taxes on its income and property, and to federal income and excise taxes on its undistributed taxable income, if any.  The provision for federal income taxes in NNN's consolidated financial statements relates to its TRS operations and any potential taxable built-in gain.  NNN's tax provision for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 includes a $7.7 million adjustment to the valuation allowance as discussed in Note 1.

In June 2006, the FASB issued guidance, which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in a company's financial statements in accordance with FASB guidance included in Income Taxes. The interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.

NNN, in accordance with FASB guidance included in Income Taxes, has analyzed its various federal and state tax filing positions. NNN believes that its income tax filing positions and deductions are well documented and supported. Additionally, NNN believes that its accruals for tax liabilities are adequate. Therefore, no reserves for uncertain income tax positions have been recorded pursuant to the FASB guidance. In addition, NNN did not record a cumulative effect adjustment related to the adoption of the FASB guidance.

NNN has had no increases or decreases in unrecognized tax benefits for current or prior years since adopting the guidance. Further, no interest or penalties have been included since no reserves were recorded and no significant increases or decreases are expected to occur within the next 12 months. When applicable, such interest and penalties will be recorded as non-operating expenses. The periods that remain open under federal statute are 2009 through 2012. NNN also files in many states with varying open years under statute.

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Derivatives

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivatives

Derivatives:

In accordance with the guidance on derivatives and hedging, NNN records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. Derivatives used to hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives used to hedge the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges.

NNN’s objective in using derivatives is to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements or other identified risks. To accomplish this objective, NNN primarily uses treasury locks, forward swaps and interest rate swaps as part of its cash flow hedging strategy. Treasury locks and forward starting swaps are used to hedge forecasted debt issuances. Treasury locks designated as cash flow hedges lock in the yield/price of a treasury security. Forward swaps also lock the associated swap spread. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges hedging the variable cash flows associated with floating rate debt involve the receipt of variable rate amounts in exchange for fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying principal amount.

For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is initially reported in other comprehensive income (outside of earnings) and subsequently reclassified to earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings, and the ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized directly in earnings.

NNN discontinues hedge accounting prospectively when it is determined that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of the hedged item, the derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, the derivative is re-designated as a hedging instrument or management determines that designation of the derivative as a hedging instrument is no longer appropriate.

When hedge accounting is discontinued, NNN continues to carry the derivative at its fair value on the balance sheet, and recognizes any changes in its fair value in earnings or may choose to cash settle the derivative at that time.

As of September 30, 2012, $5,753,000 remains in other comprehensive income related to the effective portion of NNN’s previous interest rate hedges. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, NNN reclassed out of comprehensive income $171,000 as an increase to interest expense and $47,000 as a reduction to interest expense, respectively. Over the next 12 months, NNN estimates that an additional $244,000 will be reclassified as an increase in interest expense. Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on NNN’s long-term debt.

NNN does not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes or currently have any derivatives that are not designated as hedges. NNN had no derivative financial instruments outstanding at September 30, 2012.

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Real Estate - Portfolio (Summary Of Real Estate Subject To Operating Leases) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Real estate dubject to operating leases, gross	$ 3,777,202	$ 3,425,565
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(317,858)	(269,472)
Real estate subject to operating leases before work in process	3,459,344	3,156,093
Real estate subject to operating leases, net	3,565,782	3,211,022
Land And Improvements [Member]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Real estate subject to operating leases, gross	1,411,703	1,310,785
Buildings And Improvements [Member]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Buildings and improvements	2,364,209	2,113,490
Leasehold Interests [Member]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Leasehold interests	1,290	1,290
Work In Progress [Member]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Work in progess	$ 106,438	$ 54,929

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Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Principles Of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation – NNN’s condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of each of the respective majority owned and controlled affiliates, including transactions whereby NNN has been determined to be the primary beneficiary in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) guidance included in Consolidation. All significant intercompany account balances and transactions have been eliminated. NNN applies the equity method of accounting to investments in partnerships and joint ventures that are not subject to control by NNN due to the significance of rights held by other parties.

Real Estate

Real Estate Portfolio – NNN records the acquisition of real estate which is not subject to a lease at cost, including acquisition and closing costs. The cost of properties developed by NNN includes direct and indirect costs of construction, property taxes, interest and other miscellaneous costs incurred during the development period until the project is substantially complete and available for occupancy. During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2012, NNN recorded $336,000 and $1,204,000, respectively, in capitalized interest and recorded $278,000 and $846,000 in capitalized interest during the same periods in 2011, respectively.

Purchase Accounting for Acquisition of Real Estate Subject to a Lease – In accordance with the FASB guidance on business combinations, the fair value of the real estate acquired with in-place leases is allocated to the acquired tangible assets, consisting of land, building and tenant improvements, and identified intangible assets and liabilities, consisting of the value of above-market and below-market leases, value of in-place leases and value of tenant relationships, based in each case on their relative fair values. Acquisition costs incurred in connection with a business combination are expensed when incurred.

The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired leased property is determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, and the “as-if-vacant” value is then allocated to land, building and tenant improvements based on the determination of the fair values of these assets. The as-if-vacant fair value of a property is provided to management by a qualified appraiser.

In allocating the fair value of the identified intangible assets and liabilities of an acquired property, above-market and below-market in-place lease values are recorded as other assets or liabilities based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases, and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining term of the lease, including the probability of renewal periods. The capitalized above-market lease values are amortized as a reduction of rental income over the remaining terms of the respective leases. The capitalized below-market lease values are amortized as an increase to rental income over the initial term unless the Company believes that it is likely that the tenant would renew the option whereby the Company would amortize the value attributable to the renewal over the renewal period.

The aggregate value of other acquired intangible assets, consisting of in-place leases, is measured by the excess of (i) the purchase price paid for a property after adjusting existing in-place leases to market rental rates over (ii) the estimated fair value of the property as-if-vacant, determined as set forth above. The value of in-place leases exclusive of the value of above-market and below-market in-place leases is amortized to expense over the remaining non-cancelable periods of the respective leases. If a lease were to be terminated prior to its stated expiration, all unamortized amounts relating to that lease would be written off. The value of tenant relationships is reviewed on individual transactions to determine if future value was derived from the acquisition.

Intangible assets and liabilities consisted of the following as of (in thousands):

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Intangible lease assets (included in Other assets):
Value of above market in-place leases, net	$	6,910	$	5,907
Value of in-place leases, net	38,525		31,970
Intangible lease liabilities (included in Other liabilities):
Value of below market in-place leases, net	24,515		23,367

Investment In An Unconsolidated Affiliate

Investment in an Unconsolidated Affiliate – NNN accounts for its investment in an unconsolidated affiliate under the equity method of accounting. In September 2007, NNN entered into a joint venture, NNN Retail Properties Fund I LLC (the “NNN Crow JV”) with an affiliate of Crow Holdings Realty Partners IV, L.P., which is accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

Valuation Of Receivables

Valuation of Receivables – NNN estimates the collectibility of its accounts receivable related to rents, expense reimbursements and other revenues. NNN analyzes accounts receivable and historical bad debt levels, customer credit-worthiness and current economic trends when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. In addition, tenants in bankruptcy are analyzed and estimates are made in connection with the expected recovery of pre-petition and post-petition claims.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share – Earnings per share have been computed pursuant to the FASB guidance included in Earnings Per Share. Effective January 1, 2009, the guidance requires classification of the Company’s unvested restricted share units which contain rights to receive nonforfeitable dividends, as participating securities requiring the two-class method of computing earnings per share. Under the two-class method, earnings per common share are computed by dividing the sum of distributed earnings to common stockholders and undistributed earnings allocated to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. In applying the two-class method, undistributed earnings are allocated to both common shares and participating securities based on the weighted average shares outstanding during the period.

The following table is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share using the two-class method (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Basic and Diluted Earnings:
Net earnings attributable to NNN	$	38,015		$	22,632		$	101,353		$	64,755
Less: Series C preferred stock dividends	—			(1,696		)	(1,979		)	(5,089		)
Less: Series D preferred stock dividends	(4,762		)	—			(10,688		)	—
Less: Excess of redemption value over carrying value of preferred shares redeemed	—			—			(3,098		)	—
Net earnings available to NNN’s common stockholders	33,253			20,936			85,588			59,666
Less: Earnings attributable to unvested restricted shares	(215		)	(160		)	(525		)	(442		)
Net earnings used in basic earnings per share	33,038			20,776			85,063			59,224
Reallocated undistributed loss	(1		)	(1		)	(4		)	(2		)
Net earnings used in diluted earnings per share	$	33,037		$	20,775		$	85,059		$	59,222
Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
Weighted average number of shares outstanding	108,461,120			88,008,849			107,039,590			85,772,590
Less: Unvested restricted stock	(696,270		)	(647,617		)	(652,890		)	(623,818		)
Less: Contingent shares	(276,915		)	(251,826		)	(246,698		)	(251,826		)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in basic    earnings per share	107,487,935			87,109,406			106,140,002			84,896,946
Effects of dilutive securities:
Contingent shares	—			—			8,459			—
Convertible notes payable	2,692,153			516,775			1,787,275			385,942
Common stock options	—			2,669			1,287			3,093
Directors’ deferred fee plan	159,617			159,400			154,886			152,889
Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in diluted    earnings per share	110,339,705			87,788,250			108,091,909			85,438,870

For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the potential dilutive shares related to certain convertible notes payable were not included in computing earnings per common share because their effects would be antidilutive.

Fair Value Measurement

Fair Value Measurement – NNN’s estimates of fair value of financial and non-financial assets and liabilities are based on the framework established in the fair value accounting guidance. The framework specifies a hierarchy of valuation inputs which was established to increase consistency, clarity and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures. The guidance describes a fair value hierarchy based upon three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value, two of which are considered observable and one that is considered unobservable. The following describes the three levels:

• Level 1 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

• Level 2 – Valuation is based upon inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

• Level 3 – Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.

Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]

New Accounting Pronouncements – In December 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2011-10 entitled Derecognition of in Substance Real Estate - a Scope Clarification. The amendments in this update clarify the scope of current GAAP. The amendments will resolve the diversity in practice about whether the guidance in subtopic 360-20 applies to the derecognition of in substance real estate when the parent ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary that is in substance real estate because of a default by the subsidiary on its nonrecourse debt. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after June 15, 2012. The adoption of the standard did not have a significant impact on NNN's financial position or results of operations.

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-11 amending its guidance on offsetting assets and liabilities in financial statements. The objective of this update will require disclosure to facilitate comparison between those entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of GAAP and those entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of IFRS. The amendments in this update are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. NNN is currently evaluating the provisions to determine the potential impact, if any, the adoption will have on its financial position and results of operations.

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-12, which indefinitely defers certain provisions of ASU 2011-05, including a requirement for entities to present reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component in both the statement in which net earnings is presented and the statement in which other comprehensive income is presented. The effective dates and expected changes to our presentation are the same as noted in ASU 2011-05 above.

Use Of Estimates

Use of Estimates – Management of NNN has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP. Significant estimates include provision for impairment and allowances for certain assets, accruals, useful lives of assets and purchase price allocation. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Schedule of Dividends Declared and Paid [Table Text Block]

The following table outlines the dividends declared and paid for each issuance of NNN's stock (in thousands, except per share data):

		Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2012		2011
Series C preferred stock (1):
	Dividends	$	1,979	$	5,089
	Per share	0.5378		1.3828
Series D preferred stock (2):
	Dividends	10,688		—
	Per share	0.9293		—
Common stock:
	Dividends	124,139		96,915
	Per share	1.165		1.145

¹⁾ The Series C preferred stock was redeemed in March 2012. The dividends paid during the quarter ended March 31, 2012 include accumulated and unpaid dividends through the redemption date.

²⁾ The Series D preferred stock dividends paid during the quarter ended June 30, 2012 include accumulated and unpaid dividends from the issuance date through the declaration date. The Series D preferred stock has no maturity date and will remain outstanding unless redeemed.

Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]

The following outlines the common stock issuances pursuant to NNN's DRIP (dollars in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011
Shares of common stock	1,994,113		2,423,611
Net proceeds	$	52,781	$	59,707

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Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Distribution of taxable income requirement	90.00%
Decrease in valuation allowance		$ 7.7

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 Series C Depositary Share [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Series C Depositary Share [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series D Depositary Share [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Series D Depositary Share [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Earnings including noncontrolling interests	$ 101,290	$ 64,731
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Performance incentive plan expense	7,010	5,057
Depreciation and amortization	54,926	42,802
Impairment losses and other charges	9,043	431
Impairment - commercial mortgage residual interests valuation	2,718	396
Amortization of notes payable discount	3,641	5,032
Amortization of debt costs	2,506	0
Amortization of mortgages payable premium	(14)	0
Amortization of deferred interest rate hedges	171	(47)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate	(4,074)	(321)
Distributions received from unconsolidated affiliate	7,019	432
Gain on disposition of real estate portfolio	(4,446)	(140)
Gain on note receivable and property foreclosure	(198)	0
Other	0	266
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations:
Additions to held for sale real estate	(4,941)	(790)
Proceeds from disposition of held for sale real estate	0	1,058
Decrease in real estate leased to others using the direct financing method	1,222	1,191
Increase in work in process	(1,225)	(856)
Decrease in mortgages, notes and accrued interest receivable	37	170
Decrease in receivables	1,014	1,734
Decrease (increase) in commercial mortgage residual interests	286	(204)
Decrease (increase) in accrued rental income	(695)	93
Decrease in other assets	1,365	571
Increase in accrued interest payable	7,004	15,029
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities	(4,893)	1,548
Increase (decrease) in current tax liability	(7,192)	962
Net cash provided by operating activities	171,574	139,145
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from the disposition of real estate, Investment Portfolio	32,371	8,138
Additions to real estate:
Accounted for using the operating method	(414,843)	(434,532)
Accounted for using the direct financing method	0	(1,747)
Increase in mortgages and notes receivable	(8,768)	(5,706)
Principal payments on mortgages and notes receivable	10,668	4,938
Payment of lease costs	(1,583)	(862)
Return of investment from unconsolidated affiliate	1,220	0
Other	(313)	(2,191)
Net cash used in investing activities	(381,248)	(431,962)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from line of credit payable	685,900	504,800
Repayment of line of credit payable	(751,500)	(665,800)
Payment of interest rate hedge	0	(5,300)
Proceeds from notes payable	320,011	295,731
Repayment of notes payable	(50,000)	0
Payment of debt costs	(2,992)	(5,464)
Repayment of mortgages payable	(19,134)	(816)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	119,259	299,528
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock	287,500	0
Redemption of preferred stock	(92,000)	0
Payment of Series C and Series D preferred stock dividends			(1,979)	(5,089)	(10,688)	0
Payment of common stock dividends	(124,139)	(96,915)
Noncontrolling interest distributions	0	(45)
Noncontrolling interest contributions	0	41
Stock issuance costs	(11,200)	(10,224)
Net cash provided by financing activities	349,038	310,447
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	139,364	17,630
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	2,082	2,048
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	141,446	19,678
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid, net of amount capitalized	50,872	37,117
Taxes paid (received)	125	(541)
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Issued 396,577 and 141,351 shares of restricted and unrestricted common stock in 2012 and 2011, respectively, pursuant to NNN's performance incentive plan	8,576	3,456
Issued 12,373 and 6,975 shares of common stock in 2012 and 2011, respectively, to directors pursuant to NNN’s performance incentive plan	346	177
Issued 14,836 and 19,962 shares of common stock in 2012 and 2011, respectively, pursuant to NNN’s Deferred Director Fee Plan	223	338
Surrender of 4,712 and of 5,215 shares of restricted common stock in 2012 and 2011, respectively	113	109
Change in other comprehensive income	(382)	(4,701)
Change in lease classification (direct financing lease to operating lease)	757	3,407
Mortgage payable assumed in connection with real estate transaction	6,634	0
Real estate acquired in connection with mortgage receivable foreclosure	490	0
Real estate received in note receivable foreclosure	$ 1,595	$ 0

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Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests [Abstract]

Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests

Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests:

Orange Avenue Mortgage Investments, Inc. ("OAMI") holds the residual interests (“Residuals”) from seven commercial mortgage securitizations. Each of the Residuals is recorded at fair value based upon an independent valuation. Unrealized gains and losses are reported as other comprehensive income in stockholders' equity and other than temporary losses as a result of a change in the timing, or amount of estimated cash flows are recorded as an other than temporary valuation impairment.

Due to the expected timing of future cash flows relating to the Residuals, the independent valuation adjusted certain of the valuation assumptions. The following table summarizes the key assumptions used in determining the value of the Residuals as of:

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Discount rate	25	%	25	%
Average life equivalent CPR (1) speeds range	0.80% to 20.42% CPR		2.18% to 18.57% CPR
Foreclosures:
Frequency curve default model	0.1% - 3.9% range		0.2% - 4.7% range
Loss severity of loans in foreclosure	20	%	20	%
Yield:
LIBOR	Forward 3-month curve		Forward 3-month curve
Prime	Forward curve		Forward curve

⁽¹⁾ Conditional prepayment rate.

The following table summarizes the recognition of unrealized gains and/or losses recorded as other comprehensive income as well as other than temporary valuation impairments recorded in condensed consolidated statements of earnings (dollars in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011
Unrealized gains	$	213	$	599
Other than temporary valuation impairment	2,718		396

There were no other than temporary valuation impairments recorded in the quarters ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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Earnings From Discontinued Operations (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]

The following is a summary of the earnings from discontinued operations (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Revenues:
Rental income from operating leases	$	1,011		$	2,163		$	4,072		$	5,547
Earned income from direct financing leases	—			19			6			59
Interest and other income from real estate transactions	138			144			417			514
	1,149			2,326			4,495			6,120
Operating expenses:
General and administrative	3			4			11			11
Real estate	269			283			785			929
Depreciation and amortization	78			248			525			766
Impairment losses and other charges	1,402			431			1,747			431
	1,752			966			3,068			2,137
Other expenses:
Interest expense	356			345			1,072			1,025
	356			345			1,072			1,025
Earnings (loss) before gain on disposition of real estate and   income tax expense	(959		)	1,015			355			2,958
Gain on disposition of real estate	1,694			8			4,446			140
Income tax expense	(25		)	(45		)	(122		)	(162		)
Earnings from discontinued operations attributable to NNN	710			978			4,679			2,936
Loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(7		)	4			(24		)	(89		)
Earnings from discontinued operations attributable to NNN	$	703		$	982		$	4,655		$	2,847

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Line Of Credit Payable (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	May 31, 2011
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Revolving credit facility original borrowing capacity			$ 400,000,000
Revolving credit facility borrowing capacity			450,000,000
Revolving credit facility weighted average outstanding balance	59,015,000
Revolving credit facility weighted average interest rate	1.80%
Maturity date	May 31, 2015
Option to extend maturity date	May 2016.
Debt instrument, description of variable rate basis	LIBOR plus 150
Basis spread on variable rate	1.50%
Option to increase facility size	650,000,000
Line of credit payable	0	65,600,000
Line of credit facility available for future borrowings	450,000,000
Line of credit facility undrawn letters of credit	$ 3,800,000

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Subsequent Events

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events:

NNN reviewed all subsequent events and transactions that have occurred after September 30, 2012, the date of the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

In September 2012, the market price condition on NNN's 3.95% convertible senior notes due 2026 ("2026 Notes") was satisfied, and the 2026 Notes became convertible during the quarter beginning October 1, 2012. The 2026 Notes are currently convertible at a rate of 42.624 shares of NNN's common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2026 Notes. Through November 2, 2012, approximately $100.6 million principal amount of 2026 Notes had been surrendered for conversion, and approximately $38.1 million principal amount of 2026 Notes remained outstanding.

On October 31, 2012, NNN announced it had amended its Credit Facility, increasing its borrowing capacity from $450,000,000 to $500,000,000, reducing its interest rate to LIBOR plus 117.5 basis points based on NNN's current debt rating, extending the Credit Facility's maturity to October 2016 and amending certain other terms.

There were no other reportable subsequent events or transactions.