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Reportable Segments - NOI for Each Segment from Our Rental Real Estate Specific to Continuing Operations (Parenthetical) (Details) - Property | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2018
Segment Reporting Disclosure Of Entitys Reportable Segments [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Units in same store properties | 75,290 | 75,290 | 72,979 | 72,979

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- Definition Total number of units associated with properties acquired or completed and stabilized two or more fiscal years ago, less properties subsequently sold. + References No definition available. + Details
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Balance Type: | na
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Balance Type: | na
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