Gas stations may not be the first investment that comes to mind when building a real estate portfolio, but, during the COVID-19 pandemic, savvy investors discovered something remarkable: these seemingly ordinary properties offer some of the most powerful tax...
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Master Triple Net Lease Investing: Your Essential Guide to NNN Success
In the world of commercial real estate, few investment strategies offer the combination of passive income potential and tax advantages that triple net lease (NNN) properties provide. Yet many investors — both newcomers and veterans — struggle to navigate this...
100% Bonus Depreciation is Back: The Big Beautiful Bill’s Game-Changing Impact on NNN Lease Investors and 1031 Exchanges
Bottom Line Up Front: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) permanently restores 100% bonus depreciation for property acquired after January 19, 2025, creating massive tax-saving opportunities for triple net lease investors and supercharging 1031 exchange strategies....
1031 ExchangeRestaurant Properties: How Buyer’s Agent Help You Close The Right Deal
The Current Restaurant Investment Landscape in 2025 How many times have you had a conversation about 1031 Exchange on a commercial property, and someone says "Let's think Chain Restaurants as an option"? More often than you might expect in 2025. Quick-Service...
The 2026 Debt Maturity Cliff: A Strategic Opportunity for Commercial Real Estate Buyers
The commercial real estate landscape approaches what industry experts call a "generational opportunity" as we move toward 2026. While headlines often focus on market challenges, savvy investors recognize that significant market shifts have created the best buying...
The Great Wealth Transfer: A New Era of NNN Lease Investment Opportunity
The largest wealth transfer in history is already underway. Close to $84 trillion in assets will flow from Baby Boomers to younger generations over the next two decades. This wealth transfer isn't just changing bank balances. It's fundamentally reshaping entire...
Triple Net Lease Market Pulse Check: What Buyers Need to Know Heading into Q3 2025
As we move into the third quarter of 2025, the triple net lease (NNN) market finds itself in a holding pattern that might feel like the status quo. We sat down with Westwood Principal Jason Simon to break down the complex market that smart investors interested in...
Wealth Preservation in Uncertain Markets: The Stable Income of a Ground Lease NNN Investment
In today's investment landscape, where stock markets swing wildly and interest rates have plateaued at new highs, sophisticated investors are increasingly turning to alternative strategies for wealth preservation. In this case study we’ll reveal how a successful...
Do Your Kids Understand Real Estate? Teaching Heirs About NNN Leases and Smart Selling
For many high-net-worth investors, NNN lease properties are a cornerstone of their financial strategy. They offer predictable income, passive management, and long-term stability. But when it's time to pass these assets to your children, there's often uncertainty —...
How to Prepare Your Heirs to Value Your NNN Lease Investment
For seasoned investors, NNN (triple net) lease properties are more than stable, income-generating assets. When handled properly, a NNN lease asset can provide your family with steady income, flexibility, and powerful tax benefits long after you’re gone. But as any...
Stepped-Up Inheritance on NNN Lease Assets: How to Preserve and Enhance Generational Wealth
For high-net-worth investors, NNN (triple net) lease properties are more than a source of passive income. They are reliable, tax-efficient tools for long-term wealth preservation. As part of a diversified portfolio, NNN lease properties offer predictable returns with...
Recession-Resistant NNN Lease Tenants: Smart Investments in Any Market
Investing in commercial real estate during economic uncertainty can feel daunting, but certain triple-net (NNN) lease tenants have proven their ability to weather downturns. What are the recession-resistant tenants that will receive stable, long-term income through...
Navigating Inheritance: What Your Children Need to Know About Your NNN Lease Investment
When you invest in a triple-net (NNN) lease property, you're building a reliable stream of passive income that can last for generations. But, what happens when it's time to pass that investment on to your children? Ensuring your children understand the financial and...
What is a NNN Lease Investment?
Commercial real estate (CRE) passive income pro or complete novice, you may not be aware of the unique benefits and security that triple net lease (NNN) properties offer. NNN lease investments are truly one of the most stable income-producing investment options...
How to Calculate NNN Investment Cash Flow or ROI
Now that you know how much net worth you need to invest in NNN lease, this week, we’ll focus on how you choose to purchase your NNN lease property. The method you employ to purchase your NNN property not only impacts your cash flow but also affects your return on...
The Best Tax-Free States for NNN Investing in 2025
Investing in triple-net (NNN) lease properties offers a stable income stream with minimal landlord responsibilities. When considering such investments, the tax environment of the property's location plays a crucial role in maximizing returns. As of 2025, several U.S....
What is Cap Rate and Why Does it Matter?
Given the years of inflation, high Fed interest rates, and economic volatility, triple net lease investors have been asking us here at Westwood for advice, trying to guess where cap rates are heading, and wanting to know if NNNs are still viable investments. As...
Is NNN Investing Right for Me? A Guide for First-Time Investors
If you’ve ever thought about diversifying your portfolio or earning a steady, passive income stream, you may have come across the term “NNN lease investing.” For first-time investors, the idea of owning a property with virtually no landlord responsibilities and a...
How Much Net Worth Do You Need to Become a NNN Investor?
NNN (triple-net) lease investing has become a go-to strategy for our clients who are seeking passive income and portfolio diversification. But one of the first questions aspiring investors ask is: How much net worth do I need to get started? The answer depends on your...
2024 NNN Lease Market Update: A Buyer’s Market Is Here
Welcome! If you're here, you've taken a significant step towards diversifying your investment portfolio and securing financial independence for yourself and future generations. The team at Westwood Net Lease Advisors is excited to share our Q1 and Q2 2024 Semi-Annual...
Fee-Simple vs. Ground Lease NNN Investments: Which Is Right for You?
When it comes to triple-net (NNN) lease investments, two main property types often come up—fee-simple and ground lease investments. As NNN buyer’s advisors, we here at Westwood Net Lease are frequently asked about the difference between these two options and how each...
How Do I Get Into NNN Lease Investing?
Do you dream of owning commercial real estate (CRE) to build wealth, diversify your investment portfolio, or increase your guaranteed monthly income? Whether you're nearing retirement or just seeking a safer, more stable investment, triple-net (NNN) lease investing...
The Difference Between a Gross Lease, Modified Gross Lease, and Absolute NNN Lease
Understanding the Key Differences Between Gross Lease, Modified Gross Lease, and Absolute NNN Lease For commercial real estate investors, particularly those who own Triple Net (NNN) properties, the benefits of a long-term, low-maintenance income stream with...
Why Investing in Dollar Stores is a Good Idea for the NNN Investor
When it comes to the ideal NNN (Triple Net) investment, a few key factors stand out: growth potential, stability, strategic location, long-term leases, and solid corporate backing. Dollar stores, particularly Dollar General, check all these boxes and continue to...
Re-Focusing on NNN Lease Investing as Investors Prepare for a Potential Federal Rate Decrease
As summer winds down and the kids head back to school, now is the perfect time for investors to refocus on their financial strategies. The busy summer months are a whirlwind of trips, time off, and summer camps, but with the school year beginning, many investors find...
Why Wholesaling, Flipping, Or Landlording Don’t Compare To Commercial Real Estate
Spend any time in a real estate investment forum, and you'll inevitably come across discussions about wholesaling. Wholesaling is a real estate strategy where the investor acts as a middleman between a buyer and a seller. The wholesaler finds a property selling below...
Buyer’s Market Emerging as Single-Tenant Net-Lease Sales Rise for the First Time since 2022
Sales of single-tenant, triple-net-leased (NNN) properties have increased for the first time in two years, signaling a potential shift towards a buyer's market. According to CoStar data, sales in this category rose by 10.6% to $2 billion in the second quarter,...
How to Qualify for NNN Properties
Do you dream of investing in commercial real estate with the hopes of becoming a real estate mogul? Are you close to retirement and want to diversify your investment portfolio? Maybe you want to leave sustainable revenue to your children or grandchildren? Whatever the...
Integrating NNN Lease Investing into Your Legacy Planning Strategy
Legacy planning is an essential aspect of financial strategy, as it ensures you preserve and pass on your wealth and assets to future generations. As you plan your legacy and secure the financial security of your family, NNN lease investments can be an ideal addition...
NNN Lease LinkedIn Group Community
We designed our private LinkedIn group exclusively for NNN lease investors to learn more, connect, and ask questions. In the group net lease investors discuss and better understand the net lease asset class, markets, trends, and possible strategies to achieve their...
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