Building Wealth Through Net Lease Real Estate with Todd Stender

In this episode of Mission Matters Money, host Adam Torres welcomes Todd Stender, Managing Director at L&L Capital, to discuss building wealth through net lease real estate investing. Todd shares his journey from childhood experiences helping with family properties in New Jersey to a Wall Street career as an equity analyst covering REITs post-GFC, where he gained deep insight into commercial real estate dynamics. He explains how L&L Capital specializes in private credit within the net lease space—providing construction, bridge, and mezzanine financing for developers building high-traffic, long-term leased properties like fast-food drive-thrus, 7-Elevens, and convenience stores. The conversation highlights the stability of triple net leases, with 15-year contracts and rent escalations that hedge against inflation, making them attractive for investors seeking predictable income and tax efficiency. Todd emphasizes the firm’s nationwide approach, with growing interest from U.S., Canadian, and international high-net-worth investors and institutions, especially as interest rates stabilize. He also discusses the strategic positioning of net lease real estate as a compelling alternative asset class within diversified portfolios.