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Real Estate and Lease Intangibles - Real Estate Acquisitions and Dispositions (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($) Property ApartmentUnit
Disposed Properties | Property | 1
Disposed Units | ApartmentUnit | 304
Proceeds From Sale Of Land | $ 81,050
Consolidated Rental Properties [Member] |
Disposed Properties | Property | 1
Disposed Units | ApartmentUnit | 304
Proceeds From Sale Of Land | $ 47,600
Land [Member] |
Proceeds From Sale Of Land | $ 33,450

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- Definition The total number of rental properties that the Company disposed of to unaffiliated parties during the period. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Total number of rental units associated with rental properties that the company disposed of to unaffiliated third parties during the period. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The cash inflow from the sale of real estate investment property. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Details
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- Details
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