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Income Tax vs. Capital Gains Tax on Investment Property: A 2026 Guide for NNN Investors
Two federal taxes shape what you keep from an investment property: income tax and capital gains tax. Income tax you pay every year you collect rent. Capital gains tax hit, when you sell. Whether you plan to buy your first triple net (NNN) property or sell a rental you...
NNN Due Diligence Checklist: What to Review Before You Buy a Triple Net Property in 2026
Once a seller accepts your offer on a triple net (NNN) property, due diligence begins. This is the window in which you confirm that the tenant, the lease, and the real estate match what the seller presented, before your money is committed. Much of the documentation...
Self-Storage to NNN Case Study 2026: How an All-Cash 1031 Buyer Acquired Four Triple Net Properties
For nearly four years, an Illinois self-storage owner called Chris Schellin, President at Westwood Net Lease Advisors, with questions about triple net (NNN) properties. Though this client was familiar with real estate investing via his self-storage business, he had...
Chipotle NNN Case Study 2026: How an All-Cash Buyer Secured a Pre-Market Deal at a 5.5% Cap Rate
A client came to Westwood with cash to invest and a clear set of criteria: a quality quick-service restaurant (QSR) tenant, a new-construction property, strong rent increases, and a price at or below $2.5 million. He had no 1031 exchange deadline and no plans to take...
Heartland Dental NNN Case Study: How an All-Cash 1031 Buyer Closed at a 5.8% Cap Rate in 2026
Earlier this year, a high-net-worth client came to Westwood with proceeds from a 1031 exchange of about $7 million and a clear goal: replace his income with a property he would not have to manage. He also served as the executor of a family estate, so the decision...
NNN Investments: The Importance of Location
Ask any seasoned commercial real estate investor what matters most, and you will hear the same thing: location, location, location. For triple net (NNN) lease properties, that old adage carries extra weight. The right site supports your tenant's sales, your rent...
What is a Corporate NNN Lease & How do Landlords Benefit?
What Is a Corporate NNN Lease? A corporate NNN lease is a long-term agreement, often 10 to 25 years, between a property owner and a national or regional company. The tenant pays base rent plus the three "nets": property taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs. You own...
Single-tenant or Multitenant Property Investments – Which is Better?
As a commercial real estate investor, your wealth objectives, economic outlook, appetite for hands-on involvement, and risk tolerance all shape the choice between single-tenant and multi-tenant properties. Each property type carries its own set of benefits and...
NNN Tenant Credit Ratings Explained
NNN Tenant Credit Ratings Explained: How to Evaluate Tenant Strength in 2026 Most buyers already know how a personal credit score shapes a home mortgage. In commercial real estate, a tenant's financial strength and credit rating play a similar role. The resulting...
Commercial Property Improvement in 2026: What NNN Buyers Should Know
A commercial property rarely stays the same across your lease duration. Roofs age, parking lots crack, and HVAC systems reach the end of a service life. The real question for a buyer is not whether a property needs improvement over time, but who pays for it and how...
CAM Reconciliation Due Diligence: What NNN Buyers Should Review Before Closing
A CAM reconciliation statement tells you far more about a property than a single line item on a rent roll. It shows whether the landlord bills tenants the correct amount, whether tenants push back or pay without a dispute, and whether the expense history holds steady...
What is CAM reconciliation, and how does it apply to NNN properties?
Common Area Maintenance, or CAM, applies to most commercial leases that involve shared space. Whether you already own a net lease property or you are new to NNN lease investment in 2026, a clear grasp of CAM reconciliation helps you separate a well-run asset from one...
How a Reverse 1031 Exchange Works for NNN Buyers in 2026
The triple net (NNN) market rewards buyers who move fast. The best corporate-guaranteed properties sell before they reach the open market, and a 1031 exchange buyer faces a tight clock the moment a sale closes. Inventory stays tight in 2026, and a missed deadline can...
Auto Parts NN and NNN Properties in 2026: AutoZone and O’Reilly Tenant Profiles
Auto parts stores are amongst the most resilient tenants in the triple net (NNN) market. The business model holds up in strong economies and weak ones (everyone has to fix and maintain their vehicles, regardless of how high inflation is), the buildings follow a...
Starbucks, Dutch Bros, 7 Brew, Scooter’s: Which Coffee Chain Wins as a NNN Lease Tenant?
Drive-thru coffee has become one of the most competitive categories in the NNN lease market. Four brands now dominate investor conversations: Starbucks, Dutch Bros, 7 Brew, and Scooter's Coffee. Each carries a different lease structure, a different credit profile, and...
What Annual Income Do You Need to Invest in NNN Lease Properties?
What Annual Income Do You Need to Invest in NNN Lease Properties? This ‘how much income do I need’ question does not have one, be-all-end-all answer. The number that matters depends on how you plan to fund the purchase, and to a lesser extent, what the SEC requires to...
Why 2026’s $875 Billion Debt Crisis Is Good News for NNN Buyers
Eight hundred seventy-five billion (that’s billion with a ‘b’) dollars in commercial real estate debt comes due in 2026, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. That is 17% of all outstanding commercial mortgages in the country, arriving into a market where...
Don’t Put All Your Rent Checks in One Basket: How to Build a Diversified NNN Lease Portfolio
The appeal of a single NNN lease property is hard to argue with. It’s almost too simple: One tenant, one lease, one guaranteed check each month, deposited without calls, repairs, or management overhead of a typical landlord-tenant relationship. If you are new to this...
Are Dollar Stores Still a Reliable NNN Investment in 2026?
Dollar stores sell $1 items in modest buildings with minimal square footage. They don't look like the kind of asset that anchors a high-net-worth investor's portfolio. But, for decades, they have been among the most sought-after tenants in the triple net lease market,...
Why Smart Investors Turn to NNN Lease Properties When the Stock Market Turns Volatile
Stock markets don't need a reason to swing. They need only a headline to throw months of growth into question. Oil supply disruptions. A Supreme Court tariff ruling. A Fed statement that reads differently than expected. A conflict in a region that controls 20% of...
2026 Retail Tenant Health Check: Which Sectors Are Thriving (And Which Aren’t)
Not all retail tenants are created equal, and in the triple net lease world, that distinction carries real financial weight. The strength of your tenant determines the reliability of your rent check, the security of your lease, and the long-term value of your asset....
Coffee Shop NNN Lease Investment Guide: AUV, Cap Rates, and Which Brands Deliver the Best Returns in 2026
Coffee shop NNN leases have become one of the most sought-after property types in commercial real estate, with Dutch Bros properties trading at cap rates below 5.25% and Starbucks deals selling faster than at any point since 2021. If you are evaluating QSR properties...
5 Lease Clauses That Make NNN Properties Difficult to Sell (And How to Avoid Them)
Purchase the right NNN lease property with a well-structured agreement, and your exit strategy practically executes itself. Purchase the wrong NNN lease property and you'll discover the problem years later when you try to sell. The property itself might be excellent:...
How to Invest in Triple Net (NNN) Properties
Once you understand the financial obligations and opportunities of a NNN lease property and you're ready to move forward, how do you choose the best NNN property for your goals? This is an essential question because acquiring the right NNN investment will determine...
2025 Year in Review: A Transformational Year for NNN Lease Investors
Looking Back at a Remarkable Year in Triple Net Lease Investing 2025 proved to be a transformational year for triple net lease investors, marked by historic legislative changes, shifting market dynamics, and exceptional buying opportunities. The passage of the One Big...
What the December 2025 Fed Rate Cut Means for the Economy and NNN Lease Investors
The Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points on December 10, 2025 marks a pivotal moment for commercial real estate investors. With the federal funds rate now sitting between 3.50% and 3.75%, the third consecutive rate cut this year signals...
NNN Lease Investing: 4 Tax Benefits That Build Wealth in 2026
Very few, if any, other investments offer the tax benefits and opportunities that commercial real estate investing offers, especially triple net (NNN) lease properties. The immediate and often significant tax advantages that help build wealth set this asset class...
Should You Use An LLC For Commercial Real Estate Investing in 2025?
If you're just getting started as a commercial real estate (CRE) investor, you might be wondering whether you should use an LLC, or "limited liability corporation," for the purpose of making investments. The answer depends on your long-term CRE investment strategy,...
The Tax Shelter Advantage: Why Real Estate Investment Outperforms Stocks for Wealth Building
The wealth-building landscape has fundamentally changed for savvy investors who understand the power of tax strategy. While the stock market continues to attract headlines with its daily ups and downs, sophisticated investors are increasingly turning to commercial...
Why 2025 Is the Right Time to Buy NNN Lease Properties
If you've been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the "perfect moment" to invest in triple net lease properties, that moment may be now. While other investors remain paralyzed by uncertainty, smart buyers are capitalizing on a rare convergence of favorable economic...
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