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Subsequent Events - Acquired Properties From Unaffiliated Parties (Details) - Rental Properties - Consolidated [Member] $ in Thousands |  | 9 Months Ended
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Oct. 01, 2024 USD ($) ApartmentUnit Property | Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) Property ApartmentUnit
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |
Properties | Property |  | 15
Apartment Units | ApartmentUnit |  | 4,578
Purchase Price | $ |  | $ 1,317,845
Subsequent Events [Member] |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |
Properties | Property | 1 |
Apartment Units | ApartmentUnit | 274 |
Purchase Price | $ | $ 89,500 |

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