Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Accounted for using the operating method, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization	$ 4,253,364	$ 3,794,044
Accounted for using the direct financing method	18,342	23,217
Real estate held for sale	15,344	17,546
Mortgages, notes and accrued interest receivable	17,119	27,770
Commercial mortgage residual interests	11,721	13,096
Cash and cash equivalents	1,485	2,076
Receivables, net of allowance of $2,822 and $855, respectively	4,107	3,112
Accrued rental income, net of allowance of $3,181 and $3,270, respectively	24,797	25,458
Debt costs, net of accumulated amortization of $20,213 and $17,965, respectively	12,877	12,781
Other assets	95,367	68,926
Total assets	4,454,523	3,988,026
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Line of credit payable	46,400	174,200
Mortgages payable, including unamortized premium of $130 and $187, respectively	9,475	10,602
Notes payable – convertible, net of unamortized discount of $2,072 at December 31, 2012	0	236,500
Notes payable, net of unamortized discount of $10,816 and $9,338, respectively	1,514,184	1,165,662
Accrued interest payable	17,142	17,527
Other liabilities	89,037	85,950
Total liabilities	1,676,238	1,690,441
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 375,000,000 shares; 121,991,677 and 111,554,997 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	1,221	1,117
Excess stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 390,000,000 shares; none issued or outstanding	0	0
Capital in excess of par value	2,353,166	2,101,002
Retained earnings (loss)	(147,837)	(90,952)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(4,505)	(2,382)
Total stockholders’ equity of NNN	2,777,045	2,296,285
Noncontrolling interests	1,240	1,300
Total equity	2,778,285	2,297,585
Total liabilities and equity	4,454,523	3,988,026
Series E Depositary Share
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 15,000,000 shares	287,500	0
Series D Depositary Share
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 15,000,000 shares	$ 287,500	$ 287,500