we are spirit realty capital, inc. (nyse: src), a publicly traded triple net lease real estate investment trust (reit) — one of the largest in the country. our gross real estate investment portfolio is approximately $8.2 b, with investments in over 2,600 properties leased to more than 430 tenants in 30 different industries across 49 states. our clients range from well-known retail brands to special-use, office and industrial facilities. founded in 2003, spirit has a proven growth strategy with a track record of creating value even in challenging economic cycles. we apply time-tested investment and portfolio strategies that employ data analysis to monitor industry trends and manage risk. keeping up with key real estate metrics allows us to offer some of the most attractive rates in the country. we have the flexibility to structure leases to meet the needs of our tenants. we are a premier reit in the dallas metro area and one of only two non-mortgage publicly traded reits headquartered i