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Michael Rosen had been in the real estate business long enough to know what he didn’t want anymore. At fifty‑seven years old, he owned a mid‑sized apartment building in Queens, New York. The building had been good to him — it had appreciated considerably since he bought it fifteen years earlier, and it provided steady […]

Triple Net Financing: What Investors Need to Know in 2025 Investing in Triple Net (NNN) properties can be one of the most passive and reliable ways to generate long-term income, especially for those interested in single-tenant retail, medical, or industrial assets. But while the property itself may offer stability, understanding how to finance a NNN […]

Smart Tips for Triple Net Investing: What to Know Before You Buy Triple Net (NNN) investing is a powerful tool for generating stable, passive income with minimal management responsibilities. These properties are typically leased to strong national or regional tenants who are responsible for taxes, insurance, and maintenance, allowing landlords to enjoy a “mailbox money” […]

Why Triple Net Investors Are Targeting Income Tax-Free States In today’s competitive investment landscape, real estate investors are becoming increasingly strategic—not just in what they buy, but where they buy. One trend gaining momentum is the growing preference for triple net (NNN) properties in states with no personal income tax, such as Florida, Texas, Tennessee, […]

1. Dollar General Expands into Fuel Stations Dollar General, traditionally known for discount retail, is now quietly rolling out gas stations at more than 40 store locations across the South, starting with a pilot in Alabama. This marks a strategic shift into fuel retail, positioning the chain as a one-stop shop for low-income consumers seeking […]

Corporate vs Franchise-Backed Leases in Triple Net Investing One of the most critical factors in Triple Net (NNN) investing is understanding who is guaranteeing the lease. When purchasing a NNN property, investors often encounter either corporate-backed leases or franchise-backed leases. While “corporate” may sound like the safer, more stable option, the truth is far more […]

Absolute NNN vs NN Leases: What Real Estate Investors Need to Know In the world of commercial real estate investing—especially when dealing with net leased retail properties—understanding the differences between Absolute NNN (Triple Net) and NN (Double Net) leases is essential for evaluating risk, responsibility, and return. These terms are often used loosely, but their […]

Understanding Cost Segregation with NNN Properties Cost segregation is a powerful and underutilized tax strategy used by real estate investors to accelerate depreciation deductions on commercial and investment properties. When paired with triple net lease (NNN) investments—especially those involving gas stations, car washes, quick-service restaurants, and medical retail—cost segregation can significantly reduce taxable income, enhance […]

Understanding Bonus Depreciation with NNN Properties Bonus depreciation is a powerful tax incentive that allows real estate investors to immediately deduct a significant portion—or even the entire cost—of eligible property improvements and equipment in the year of acquisition. When applied to triple net lease (NNN) properties, particularly in sectors such as gas stations, car washes, […]

Understanding the 1031 Exchange: A Strategic Tax Deferral Tool A 1031 exchange, named after Section 1031 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, is a powerful tax-deferral strategy used by real estate investors to defer capital gains taxes on the sale of an investment property by reinvesting the proceeds into a like-kind property. This tool is […]