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Real Estate - Disposed Properties to Unaffiliated Parties (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) Property ApartmentUnit | Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Properties disposed | Property | 7 |
Property Units disposed | ApartmentUnit | 247 |
Sales Price | $ 135,300 |
Net Gain | $ 100,209 | $ (102)
Rental Properties - Consolidated [Member] |  |
Properties disposed | Property | 7 |
Property Units disposed | ApartmentUnit | 247 |
Sales Price | $ 135,300 |
Net Gain | $ 100,209 |

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