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Investments in Real Estate Entities - Narrative of Investment in Real Estate Entities (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($) entity | Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Land Parcel [Member] |  |
Equity method investment |  |
Impairment of Real Estate | $ 0 | $ 0
The Park Loggia [Member] |  |
Equity method investment |  |
Impairment of Real Estate | $ 0 | $ 0
Unconsolidated real estate entities |  |
Equity method investment |  |
Number of unconsolidated real estate entities | entity | 8 |
Minimum | Unconsolidated real estate entities |  |
Equity method investment |  |
Ownership percentage | 20.00% |
Maximum | Unconsolidated real estate entities |  |
Equity method investment |  |
Ownership percentage | 50.00% |

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