James Courtney brings 30 years of experience in negotiating, marketing, deal structure, and finance within the real estate industry. Over the last decade, his focus has sharpened on business acquisition, disposition, and investment sales, with particular expertise in net lease properties.

Today, James specializes in helping net lease investors acquire or sell single- and multi-tenant triple net lease properties, including nationally recognized brands such as 7-Eleven, Arby's, and O'Reilly Auto Parts.

A hallmark of James's approach is his rigorous financial due diligence. He is skilled in analyzing profit & loss statements, balance sheets, tax returns, and accounting methods to deliver a complete review and performance analysis for both short- and long-term net lease investments—giving clients the clarity and confidence they need to make sound investment decisions.

With decades of hands-on deal experience and a deep understanding of net lease fundamentals, James is a trusted partner for investors navigating the acquisition or disposition of triple net lease assets.

Professional Highlights:

• Lifetime Volume: $100,000,000
• Total Transactions: 126
• Total SF: 1,500,000
• Property Types Served: Net Lease, Retail
• Primary Specialty: Investment Sales

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance
• Licensed in California

Deal Highlight:

Arby’s – Minnetonka, MN | 2026

• Role: Sell-Side Advisory
• Challenge: The client sought to maximize sale proceeds while aligning the disposition with a 1031 exchange strategy.
• Solution: James generated multiple offers from investors and developers within one week of bringing the asset to market, creating a competitive process that allowed the seller to evaluate the strongest path forward.
• Outcome: The property closed within 60 days at near full-price terms, helping the client exchange into a longer-term investment with a higher cap rate.

Affiliations & Languages:

• ICSC
• CCIM Candidate
• California Association of Business Brokers
• Languages Spoken: English