Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Summary Of NNN's Investment Portfolio) (Details)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Total properties (including retail operations)	1,422
Gross leasable area (square feet)	16,428,000
States	47

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