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Segment Reporting (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Rental income from real estate assets sold or held for sale | $ 2,016 | $ 7,292 | $ 5,365 | $ 14,726
Operating expenses from real estate assets sold or held for sale | (824) | (2,915) | (2,147) | (5,914)
Income (Loss) From Assets Held for Sale, Not Classified as Discontinued Operations | $ 1,192 | $ 4,377 | $ 3,218 | $ 8,812

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