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Business - Additional Information (Details) | Jun. 30, 2025 Property ApartmentUnit State
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Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items] |
Number of states in which entity operates | State | 10
Properties | Property | 319
Apartment units | ApartmentUnit | 86,422
ERPOP [Member] |
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items] |
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent | 97.00%

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