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Segment Reporting (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract] |  |
Rental income from real estate assets sold or held for sale | $ 3,225 | $ 12,706
Operating expenses from real estate assets sold or held for sale | (1,081) | (4,605)
Net operating income from real estate assets sold or held for sale | $ 2,144 | $ 8,101

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