Real Estate

Triple Net Lease (NNN)

Blue Owl is a leader in net-lease real estate investing, which are contractual lease agreements where a tenant is obligated to pay expenses associated with the property.

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A potential growth opportunity

The potential U.S. and Canadian sale-leaseback investment universe is nearly $12 trillion, while annual transaction volume is approximately $41 billion, representing <1% of the overall market size.1,2

We believe the increased tenant interest in sale-leasebacks and build-to-suit opportunities is driven by three key market factors: capital efficiency, the potential for enhanced returns, and favorable accounting (e.g., tenants who pay taxes can fully deduct rental payments).

Please ensure to consult with your tax professional.

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Understanding Triple Net Lease

The potential growth opportunity in net-lease real estate can be tied to the potential benefits for both property owners and tenants.

Triple Net Lease

A net lease is a type of real estate lease in which a tenant agrees to pay additional expenses on top of the base rent. Net leases may be classified as single, double, or triple net leases depending on which ongoing costs are borne by the tenant.

In a triple net lease, the tenant must pay the costs of structural maintenance and repairs in addition to rent, property taxes, and insurance premiums. Given all property level expenses are passed through to the tenant, triple net lease landlords have clear visibility into net operating income, especially compared to traditional gross lease landlords.

Reasons to consider triple net lease

Investors are likely facing challenges in today’s marketplace and our focus on triple net lease investing offers a potential solution.

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Income

We seek to provide predictable, tax-advantaged income for the long-term.

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Capital preservation

We invest in a diversified portfolio of mission-critical real estate assets, triple net leased to only investment grade and creditworthy tenants.3

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Potential inflation protection

Operating expenses are borne by the tenant, offering protection from inflation-driven property expense increases.

Blue Owl’s approach

With an unwavering focus on credit quality, Blue Owl has collected 100% of rents across all funds throughout COVID-19.

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Investing in real estate through a credit-oriented strategy

Blue Owl’s net lease real estate strategy takes a different approach from traditional real estate, one focused on creditworthiness of the underlying tenant, which is purpose built for today’s market environment.

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The graphic above seeks to examine for illustrative and educational purposes only similar characteristics of different types of investments solutions. This is not a comparison of like products but rather an illustration of different products with similar characteristics.

How does Blue Owl source opportunities?

By primarily using sale leasebacks with triple net lease agreements, we typically originate properties directly with a corporate counterparty, often at a discount to market.

Speed and certainty of execution

Blue Owl can quickly close transactions in 30-45 days, providing speed and certainty of execution for tenants who require capital by a certain date.

Our Net Lease Solution & 1031 Exchange Program

We offer two solutions that provide investors access points to our Real Estate platform.

Blue Owl Net Lease Solution

Blue Owl's Net Lease Solution primarily acquires, owns, and manages a diversified portfolio of single-tenant commercial real estate properties net leased on a long-term basis to investment-grade and creditworthy tenants. The solution is not available to members of the public, and no offering is made or should be inferred.

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1031 Exchange

Blue Owl Real Estate Exchange LLC (OREX)

OREX is a sponsor of Delaware statutory trust (DST) offerings designed to provide Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 1031 replacement property. Investment in DST interests are suitable for accredited investors.

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Endnotes

  1. Investment grade investment universe based on combined book value of net property, plant and equipment for all publicly traded companies in the United States and Canada. Investment grade investment universe based on combined book value of net property, plant and equipment for all publicly traded companies in North America with an investment grade credit rating from Standard & Poor’s. Source: Standard & Poor’s Capital IQ as of September 27, 2023.
  2. Average annual single tenant transaction volume 2022. Sources: Institutional Real Estate Inc. “Net-leased commercial real estate posts record year” published March 1, 2023, and Colliers research.
  3. Investment grade companies must have "BBB-" rating or higher by S&P or an equivalent rating from a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO). Creditworthy refers to businesses that Blue Owl deems financially sound enough to justify an extension of credit or engage in a lease agreement. Tenants are credit worthy or investment grade at time of acquisition.
  4. The above figure is inclusive of the relationships that belong to STORE Capital, which was acquired by Blue Owl Real Estate and GIC in September 2022. Exclusive of STORE’s tenant relationships/partnerships, Blue Owl has 160+ tenant relationships/partnerships as of June 30, 2024.
  5. Since the inception of Blue Owl's net lease investment strategy in 2010.

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