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Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation - Reconciliation of Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate, Accumulated Depreciation [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period | $ (9,089) | $ (8,095) | $ (7,275)
Additions (depreciation expense) | (1,413) | (1,317) | (1,268)
Disposals | 317 | 413 | 230
Impairment charges | 186 | 0 | 0
Foreign currency transaction adjustments and others | 360 | (90) | 218
Balance, end of year | $ (9,639) | $ (9,089) | $ (8,095)

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- Definition Amount of accumulated depreciation pertaining to real estate investments for entities with a substantial portion of business acquiring and holding investment real estate. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef -Topic 970 -SubTopic 360 -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.12-28(Column F)) -Publisher FASB -URI https://asc.fasb.org/1943274/2147478979/970-360-S99-1 + Details
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- Definition Amount of decrease to accumulated depreciation for real estate investments sold for entities with a substantial portion of business acquiring and holding investment real estate. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef -Topic 970 -SubTopic 360 -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.12-28(Column E)(Footnote 4)) -Publisher FASB -URI https://asc.fasb.org/1943274/2147478979/970-360-S99-1 + Details
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