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Segment Reporting (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract] |  |
Rental income from real estate assets sold or held for sale | $ 1,424 | $ 10,640
Operating expenses from real estate assets sold or held for sale | (528) | (4,435)
Net operating income from real estate assets sold or held for sale | $ 896 | $ 6,205

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