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Segment Reporting (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract] |  |
Rental income from real estate assets sold or held for sale | $ 2,650 | $ 13,916
Operating expenses from real estate assets sold or held for sale | (1,263) | (5,310)
Net operating income from real estate assets sold or held for sale | $ 1,387 | $ 8,606

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