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Commitments to Acquire/Dispose of Real Estate - Summary of Separate Agreements to Dispose (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) Property ApartmentUnit
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Property/Unit schedule |
Properties | Property | 2
Apartment Units | ApartmentUnit | 490
Sales Price | $ 331,150
Net Book Value at December 31, 2021 | $ 191,196
Rental Properties – Consolidated [Member] | Wholly Owned Properties [Member] |
Property/Unit schedule |
Properties | Property | 2
Apartment Units | ApartmentUnit | 490
Sales Price | $ 331,150
Net Book Value at December 31, 2021 | $ 191,196

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