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Investments in Real Estate - Investments in Existing Properties (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Investments in real estate properties |  |
Capitalized costs on existing properties | $ 44,803,561 |
Investments in Existing Properties |  |
Investments in real estate properties |  |
Capitalized costs on existing properties | 12,700,000 | $ 16,300,000
Re-leasing costs | 1,600,000 | 797,000
Recurring capital expenditures | 912,000 | 679,000
Nonrecurring building improvements | $ 10,200,000 | $ 14,900,000

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