Other Assets Schedule of Rent Revenues (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Schedule of rent revenues [Abstract]
Remainder of 2020	$ 877,619
2021	289,546
2022	13,304
2023	0
2024	0
Thereafter	0
Total	$ 1,180,469

Schedule of rent revenues [Abstract]

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Amount of lease payments to be received by lessor for operating lease.

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-Section 50
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