221: Triple Net Investing 101: How to Generate Steady Returns in Uncertain Times

May 20, 2025

What recourse do limited partners have when their fund is being mismanaged? Do triple net leases (NNN) offer safety in an uncertain economy? In this episode, we’re delving into a recent LP-led succession that underscores the latent power of passive investors and a low-risk investing strategy that delivers steady returns in volatile markets.

Today, we’re joined by Zane Schartz, president of Freedom CRE and a specialist in single-tenant, triple net investing. After a coalition of LPs called upon Zane to stabilize their private equity fund, he spent months navigating an uncooperative handoff and enduring personal attacks. In this episode, he reflects on invaluable lessons learned from the “hardest year” of his life and shares how he’s now helping people build wealth through passive real estate investing.

With institutional-grade tenants, long-term leases, and minimal operational requirements, NNN investments offer a rare blend of stability and simplicity. If you’re an LP looking to understand your rights or explore recession-resistant strategies like NNN real estate, today’s show delivers real-world insight from the front lines of a fund turnaround and its auspicious aftermath.

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In This Episode We Cover

Zane’s journey from LP to taking over a mismanaged private equity fund
The passive investor’s course of action when dealing with risky operators
Low-risk investments LPs can turn to in an uncertain economy
How to build wealth with the triple net lease (NNN) investing strategy
Two levers investors can pull to make NNN deals work despite high interest rates
And So Much More!

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Zane’s LinkedIn

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