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Income Taxes Reconciliation of Income Tax Attributable to Continuing Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Investments, Owned, Federal Income Tax Note |  |  |
Income tax expense/(benefit) | $ 3,696 | $ 2,611 | $ 2,619
Subsidiary of Common Parent |  |  |
Investments, Owned, Federal Income Tax Note |  |  |
Tax expense at U.S. statutory rates on the Company's TRS income subject to tax | 1,026 | 115 | 2,177
Valuation Allowance Change in Amount |  | 127 | $ 2,177
Income tax expense/(benefit) | $ 1,026 | $ 242 |

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