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Debt - Notes - Summary of Notes Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Notes, net beginning balance | $ 6,077,513 | $ 5,933,286 |
Proceeds |  | 1,194,468 | $ 896,294
Lump sum payoffs | (750,000) | (1,050,000) |
Realized/unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments |  | 2,277 | (680)
Amortization of premiums/ discounts | 2,997 | 3,162 | 2,637
Amortization of deferred financing costs, net |  | (5,680) |
Notes, net ending balance | 5,335,536 | 6,077,513 | 5,933,286
Fixed Rate Debt [Member] | Unsecured – Public [Member] |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Notes, net beginning balance | 6,077,513 | 5,485,884 |
Proceeds |  | 1,194,468 |
Lump sum payoffs | (750,000) | (600,000) |
Amortization of premiums/ discounts | 2,997 | 3,117 |
Amortization of deferred financing costs, net | 5,026 | (5,956) |
Notes, net ending balance | $ 5,335,536 | 6,077,513 | 5,485,884
Floating Rate Debt [Member] | Unsecured – Public [Member] |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Notes, net beginning balance |  | 447,402 |
Lump sum payoffs |  | (450,000) |
Realized/unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments |  | 2,277 |
Amortization of premiums/ discounts |  | 45 |
Amortization of deferred financing costs, net |  | $ 276 |
Notes, net ending balance |  |  | $ 447,402

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