Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Summary of NNN's Investment Portfolio) (Details) ft² in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016 ft² state property
Property Portfolio:
Total properties | property	2,452
Gross leasable area (square feet) | ft²	26,326
States | state	48
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)	11 years 5 months