Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
ASSETS
Accounted for using the operating method, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization	$ 4,717,680	$ 4,259,384
Accounted for using the direct financing method	16,974	18,342
Real estate held for sale	5,395	9,324
Mortgages, notes and accrued interest receivable	11,075	17,119
Commercial mortgage residual interests	11,626	11,721
Cash and cash equivalents	10,604	1,485
Receivables, net of allowance of $1,784 and $2,822, respectively	3,013	4,107
Accrued rental income, net of allowance of $3,086 and $3,181, respectively	25,659	24,797
Debt costs, net of accumulated amortization of $14,353 and $20,213, respectively	16,453	12,877
Other assets	108,235	95,367
Total assets	4,926,714	4,454,523
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Line of credit payable	0	46,400
Mortgages payable, including unamortized premium of $890 and $130, respectively	26,339	9,475
Notes payable, net of unamortized discount of $10,285 and $10,816, respectively	1,714,715	1,514,184
Accrued interest payable	17,396	17,142
Other liabilities	85,172	89,037
Total liabilities	1,843,622	1,676,238
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 375,000,000 shares; 132,010,104 and 121,991,677 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	1,322	1,221
Capital in excess of par value	2,711,678	2,353,166
Retained earnings (loss)	(196,827)	(147,837)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(8,658)	(4,505)
Total stockholders’ equity of NNN	3,082,515	2,777,045
Noncontrolling interests	577	1,240
Total equity	3,083,092	2,778,285
Total liabilities and equity	4,926,714	4,454,523
Series D Preferred Stock
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 15,000,000 shares	287,500	287,500
Series E Preferred Stock
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 15,000,000 shares	$ 287,500	$ 287,500