The Best Triple Net Lease Properties to Buy in 2026
What are the best Triple Net (NNN) Lease properties to buy in 2026? If you are going to remember one thing about this video, remember this:
“The Best NNN Property is the one in which the tenant provides an essential and irreplaceable product or service to the consumer.”
First and foremost, a single tenant triple net lease investment property is the best passive income alternative for triple net investor beginners and 1031 exchange investors as well.
A triple net lease structure is the purest form of passive income real estate investing in the market. The tenant is responsible for pretty much everything, from property taxes, property and liability insurance, maintenance costs, and capital improvements.
No more clogged toilets or roof leaks calls. The tenant is responsible for all of that. And more important than anything, your passive rental income is net.
Hi, my name is Alex Casablanca. I am the managing broker at Casablanca Commercial Real Estate. We are a boutique brokerage firm based in Orlando, Florida, specializing in selling triple net lease investment properties.
We represent triple net buyers and 1031 exchange investors as well in finding and negotiating the best triple net property according to their investment goals and risk tolerance.
Okay, Alex, and now, what are the best triple net lease properties to buy? This is the most common question that I receive from triple net buyers and 1031 exchange investors. The answer is simpler than you might think.
The best triple net property is the one in which the tenant provides an essential and irreplaceable product or service to the consumer. As we all know, technology has created drastic changes in consumer spending and behavior. Nowadays, we can buy pretty much anything on Amazon. So it is very important to focus our search on brands that can be considered Amazon-proof.
Think about the necessities we have as a society and as humans. The top necessities that we have are food, shelter, medical care, and transportation among others. These are things that you cannot buy on Amazon, neither now nor in the foreseeable future.
Here are the top five categories that provide those essential services:
Fast Food & Coffee Shops
Fast foods and coffee shops are the preferred segment for most triple net investors. Within the context of food as a primary necessity, fast food restaurants provide that necessity quickly with maximum convenience and efficiency. Coffee, although not a primary necessity, most of us cannot live without a cup of coffee in the morning. During the COVID-19 pandemic, most fast food restaurants remained open and continued operating through the drive-thru. They also continued making the monthly payments without disruptions. Top alternatives on that fast food and coffee segment are McDonald’s, Chick-Fil-A, Chipotle, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, Starbucks, Dutch Bros, Dunkin’ Donuts, among others.
Medical & Healthcare Facilities
With the current medical advances and new medications, people are living longer, increasing the need for medical care. Particularly, urgent and primary care facilities are in the first line of necessity and accessibility for the consumer when they have an immediate medical need. Dialysis centers are in the second layer of medical necessities but are also an excellent investment alternative. There are several well-known and established care companies such as DaVita, Fresenius, Medical Express, WellNow, Fastpace Urgent Care, among many others.
Pharmacies / Drug Stores
Pharmacies are also in the first layer of necessity. Since the pandemic, they have transitioned into providing more primary care services like vaccinations and lab tests among others. Even as they experiment with smaller footprints to deliver prescriptions faster, the physical location remains vital. Key tenants in that segment are Walgreens and CVS. Both are investment grade tenants with solid reputations. However, you have to analyze each property carefully because both Walgreens and CVS are transitioning into smaller buildings and some old properties might not be worth your investment.
Gas Stations & Convenience Stores
Gas is a primary necessity that you will never be able to buy on Amazon. Most large gas stations such as 7-Eleven and Wawa are installing charging stations at their locations. The top alternatives for that gas and transportation segment are 7-Eleven, Wawa, Circle K, and RaceTrac among a couple of others.
Dollar Market Stores
Dollar stores are also in the first layer of necessity for the consumer. They continued operating successfully during the pandemic even with the global supply chain complications. Nowadays, dollar stores are transitioning into grocery market concepts in which they also sell groceries and produce of primary necessity such as milk, fruits, vegetables, chicken, and seafood. The top two dollar stores are Dollar General and Dollar Tree. Both of them are investment grade tenants and Fortune 500 companies with a strong business model and a solid track record.
Summary of the top five Best Triple Net Lease properties to buy for your 1031 exchange
- Fast Foods & Coffee Shops
- Medical & Primary Care Facilities
- Pharmacies and Drug Stores
- Gas Stations and Convenience Stores
- Dollar Stores
The key concept is choosing a tenant that provides an essential and irreplaceable product or service to the consumer. In summary, buying a single tenant triple net lease property is the best real estate investment option for both triple net buyers and 1031 exchange investors that are looking for a replacement property.
A triple net lease investment property is the purest form of passive income real estate investment. The tenant is responsible for property taxes, property and liability insurance, maintenance costs, and in most cases capital improvements as well. So your rental income is net. Yes, net and without headaches.
At Casablanca, we specialize in representing triple net lease buyers and 1031 exchange investors. We have the knowledge and expertise to guide you along the way. From market research, identifying potential properties, submitting offers and negotiating them, due diligence, up to the closing table.
We have helped many NNN lease buyers and 1031 exchange investors in finding and negotiating the best triple net property according to their investment goals and risk tolerance. Moreover, we represent our buyers for free since we get paid from the seller. And we also give our buyers a closing costs credit up to a maximum of $10,000. This incentive will offset, or in some cases cover completely, the major buyers’ closing cost expenses such as title fees, attorneys’ fees, recording fees, among others.
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Legal Disclaimer: Nothing contained in this video and written article should be interpreted as a recommendation or endorsement to purchase, sell, or invest in any specific property or security. The opinions expressed in this video by Alejandro (Alex) Casablanca are personal opinions based on experience as a practicing Licensed Real Estate Broker in Florida, and they do not constitute investment advice nor recommendations to buy or sell any property. Viewers should not rely on any statement made in this video and written article as a guarantee or representation that any particular property or investment strategy is a suitable investment. Opinions expressed in this video and written article are based on information available at the time of recording and are subject to change without notice. Prospective investors must conduct their own independent due diligence and consult with licensed financial, legal, and tax professionals prior to making any investment decision. Investment decisions should be based solely on each individual’s financial circumstances, objectives, and risk tolerance. The Triple Net real estate market is constantly changing and evolving. Changes in tenant financial condition, market conditions, demographics, technological innovation, monetary policy, consumer behavior, and broader economic trends may materially impact property value and performance. A tenant considered strong at the time of recording may experience financial distress in the future, which could adversely affect your investment. Neither Alejandro Casablanca nor Casablanca Commercial Real Estate LLC provide investment advice or assume any liability nor responsibility for any investment decisions made by viewers. For more information, read our YouTube Videos Legal Disclaimer here.