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Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013 Property	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	23,268
Initial Cost to Company, Land	$ 728,362,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	2,818,121,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	377,141,000
Total Cost, Land	728,362,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	3,195,262,000
Total	3,923,624,000	507,845,000	3,516,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(62,202,000)	(2,132,000)	(21,000)
Net Cost Basis	3,861,422,000
Albuquerque [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	189
Initial Cost to Company, Land	5,763,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	21,352,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	2,077,000
Total Cost, Land	5,763,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	23,429,000
Total	29,192,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(292,000)
Net Cost Basis	28,900,000
Date of Acquisition	2013
Antelope Valley [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	6
Initial Cost to Company, Land	212,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	952,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	230,000
Total Cost, Land	212,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	1,182,000
Total	1,394,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(20,000)
Net Cost Basis	1,374,000
Date of Acquisition	2012
Atlanta [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	1,461
Initial Cost to Company, Land	50,523,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	160,776,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	30,233,000
Total Cost, Land	50,523,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	191,009,000
Total	241,532,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(4,559,000)
Net Cost Basis	236,973,000
Date of Acquisition	2012-2013
Augusta [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	113
Initial Cost to Company, Land	3,209,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	12,311,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	1,472,000
Total Cost, Land	3,209,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	13,783,000
Total	16,992,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(109,000)
Net Cost Basis	16,883,000
Date of Acquisition	2013
Austin [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	408
Initial Cost to Company, Land	9,567,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	42,498,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	5,763,000
Total Cost, Land	9,567,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	48,261,000
Total	57,828,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(775,000)
Net Cost Basis	57,053,000
Date of Acquisition	2012-2013
Bay Area [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	77
Initial Cost to Company, Land	5,410,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	16,193,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	1,133,000
Total Cost, Land	5,410,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	17,326,000
Total	22,736,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(370,000)
Net Cost Basis	22,366,000
Date of Acquisition	2012-2013
Boise [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	179
Initial Cost to Company, Land	5,233,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	18,990,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	1,678,000
Total Cost, Land	5,233,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	20,668,000
Total	25,901,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(321,000)
Net Cost Basis	25,580,000
Date of Acquisition	2013
Central Valley [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	174
Initial Cost to Company, Land	6,786,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	22,149,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	2,199,000
Total Cost, Land	6,786,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	24,348,000
Total	31,134,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(640,000)
Net Cost Basis	30,494,000
Date of Acquisition	2012-2013
Charleston [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	345
Initial Cost to Company, Land	12,617,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	43,892,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	4,702,000
Total Cost, Land	12,617,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	48,594,000
Total	61,211,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(617,000)
Net Cost Basis	60,594,000
Date of Acquisition	2012-2013
Charlotte [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	1,058
Initial Cost to Company, Land	34,883,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	131,959,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	13,655,000
Total Cost, Land	34,883,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	145,614,000
Total	180,497,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(2,697,000)
Net Cost Basis	177,800,000
Date of Acquisition	2012-2013
Chicago [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	1,519
Initial Cost to Company, Land	41,146,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	166,935,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	25,226,000
Total Cost, Land	41,146,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	192,161,000
Total	233,307,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(2,924,000)
Net Cost Basis	230,383,000
Date of Acquisition	2012-2013
Cincinnati [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	1,244
Initial Cost to Company, Land	40,095,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	151,565,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	18,470,000
Total Cost, Land	40,095,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	170,035,000
Total	210,130,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(2,707,000)
Net Cost Basis	207,423,000
Date of Acquisition	2012-2013
Colorado Springs [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	21
Initial Cost to Company, Land	869,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	2,802,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	539,000
Total Cost, Land	869,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	3,341,000
Total	4,210,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(42,000)
Net Cost Basis	4,168,000
Date of Acquisition	2013
Columbia [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	217
Initial Cost to Company, Land	5,013,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	25,301,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	2,355,000
Total Cost, Land	5,013,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	27,656,000
Total	32,669,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(231,000)
Net Cost Basis	32,438,000
Date of Acquisition	2013
Columbus [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	725
Initial Cost to Company, Land	18,255,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	75,348,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	11,504,000
Total Cost, Land	18,255,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	86,852,000
Total	105,107,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(1,272,000)
Net Cost Basis	103,835,000
Date of Acquisition	2012-2013
Dallas-Fort Worth [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	2,085
Initial Cost to Company, Land	57,649,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	234,864,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	36,617,000
Total Cost, Land	57,649,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	271,481,000
Total	329,130,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(4,705,000)
Net Cost Basis	324,425,000
Date of Acquisition	2012-2013
Denver [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	264
Initial Cost to Company, Land	12,273,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	43,965,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	5,906,000
Total Cost, Land	12,273,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	49,871,000
Total	62,144,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(947,000)
Net Cost Basis	61,197,000
Date of Acquisition	2012-2013
Fort Myers [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	60
Initial Cost to Company, Land	1,639,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	8,889,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	801,000
Total Cost, Land	1,639,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	9,690,000
Total	11,329,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(196,000)
Net Cost Basis	11,133,000
Date of Acquisition	2012-2013
Greensboro [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	356
Initial Cost to Company, Land	10,710,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	45,731,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	3,980,000
Total Cost, Land	10,710,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	49,711,000
Total	60,421,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(665,000)
Net Cost Basis	59,756,000
Date of Acquisition	2013
Greenville [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	380
Initial Cost to Company, Land	9,576,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	49,740,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	4,437,000
Total Cost, Land	9,576,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	54,177,000
Total	63,753,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(728,000)
Net Cost Basis	63,025,000
Date of Acquisition	2013
Hilton Head/Beaufort [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	61
Initial Cost to Company, Land	2,389,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	7,153,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	479,000
Total Cost, Land	2,389,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	7,632,000
Total	10,021,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(23,000)
Net Cost Basis	9,998,000
Date of Acquisition	2013
Houston [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	1,223
Initial Cost to Company, Land	34,806,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	153,593,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	24,870,000
Total Cost, Land	34,806,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	178,463,000
Total	213,269,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(2,815,000)
Net Cost Basis	210,454,000
Date of Acquisition	2012-2013
Indianapolis [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	2,021
Initial Cost to Company, Land	55,289,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	212,430,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	29,258,000
Total Cost, Land	55,289,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	241,688,000
Total	296,977,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(4,438,000)
Net Cost Basis	292,539,000
Date of Acquisition	2012-2013
Inland Empire [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	2
Initial Cost to Company, Land	68,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	309,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	69,000
Total Cost, Land	68,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	378,000
Total	446,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(7,000)
Net Cost Basis	439,000
Date of Acquisition	2012
Jacksonville [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	974
Initial Cost to Company, Land	25,994,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	102,356,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	14,878,000
Total Cost, Land	25,994,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	117,234,000
Total	143,228,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(2,589,000)
Net Cost Basis	140,639,000
Date of Acquisition	2012-2013
Knoxville [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	234
Initial Cost to Company, Land	7,470,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	36,217,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	2,626,000
Total Cost, Land	7,470,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	38,843,000
Total	46,313,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(512,000)
Net Cost Basis	45,801,000
Date of Acquisition	2013
Las Vegas [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	713
Initial Cost to Company, Land	19,425,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	88,495,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	15,049,000
Total Cost, Land	19,425,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	103,544,000
Total	122,969,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(3,149,000)
Net Cost Basis	119,820,000
Date of Acquisition	2011-2013
Memphis [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	139
Initial Cost to Company, Land	4,722,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	15,431,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	1,260,000
Total Cost, Land	4,722,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	16,691,000
Total	21,413,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(72,000)
Net Cost Basis	21,341,000
Date of Acquisition	2013
Miami [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	248
Initial Cost to Company, Land	7,381,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	37,820,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	5,696,000
Total Cost, Land	7,381,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	43,516,000
Total	50,897,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(907,000)
Net Cost Basis	49,990,000
Date of Acquisition	2012-2013
Milwaukee [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	127
Initial Cost to Company, Land	7,466,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	22,253,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	1,994,000
Total Cost, Land	7,466,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	24,247,000
Total	31,713,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(552,000)
Net Cost Basis	31,161,000
Date of Acquisition	2013
Nashville [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	994
Initial Cost to Company, Land	36,408,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	150,345,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	16,201,000
Total Cost, Land	36,408,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	166,546,000
Total	202,954,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(3,716,000)
Net Cost Basis	199,238,000
Date of Acquisition	2012-2013
Oklahoma City [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	90
Initial Cost to Company, Land	2,539,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	11,550,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	756,000
Total Cost, Land	2,539,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	12,306,000
Total	14,845,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(106,000)
Net Cost Basis	14,739,000
Date of Acquisition	2013
Orlando [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	613
Initial Cost to Company, Land	17,119,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	73,588,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	11,172,000
Total Cost, Land	17,119,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	84,760,000
Total	101,879,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(2,087,000)
Net Cost Basis	99,792,000
Date of Acquisition	2012-2013
Phoenix [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	962
Initial Cost to Company, Land	22,327,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	107,771,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	16,979,000
Total Cost, Land	22,327,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	124,750,000
Total	147,077,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(3,916,000)
Net Cost Basis	143,161,000
Date of Acquisition	2011-2013
Portland [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	205
Initial Cost to Company, Land	14,284,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	23,792,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	1,474,000
Total Cost, Land	14,284,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	25,266,000
Total	39,550,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(450,000)
Net Cost Basis	39,100,000
Date of Acquisition	2013
Raleigh [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	815
Initial Cost to Company, Land	28,832,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	107,722,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	10,111,000
Total Cost, Land	28,832,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	117,833,000
Total	146,665,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(1,965,000)
Net Cost Basis	144,700,000
Date of Acquisition	2012-2013
Salt Lake City [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	727
Initial Cost to Company, Land	39,259,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	104,857,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	14,774,000
Total Cost, Land	39,259,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	119,631,000
Total	158,890,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(2,333,000)
Net Cost Basis	156,557,000
Date of Acquisition	2012-2013
San Antonio [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	337
Initial Cost to Company, Land	8,543,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	35,607,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	5,424,000
Total Cost, Land	8,543,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	41,031,000
Total	49,574,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(798,000)
Net Cost Basis	48,776,000
Date of Acquisition	2012-2013
San Diego [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	3
Initial Cost to Company, Land	107,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	404,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	109,000
Total Cost, Land	107,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	513,000
Total	620,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(14,000)
Net Cost Basis	606,000
Date of Acquisition	2012
Savannah [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	111
Initial Cost to Company, Land	3,070,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	12,235,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	845,000
Total Cost, Land	3,070,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	13,080,000
Total	16,150,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(63,000)
Net Cost Basis	16,087,000
Date of Acquisition	2013
Seattle [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	242
Initial Cost to Company, Land	11,818,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	34,555,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	3,674,000
Total Cost, Land	11,818,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	38,229,000
Total	50,047,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(505,000)
Net Cost Basis	49,542,000
Date of Acquisition	2012-2013
Tampa [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	818
Initial Cost to Company, Land	29,735,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	113,836,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	16,606,000
Total Cost, Land	29,735,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	130,442,000
Total	160,177,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(3,204,000)
Net Cost Basis	156,973,000
Date of Acquisition	2012-2013
Tucson [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	376
Initial Cost to Company, Land	7,278,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	36,588,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	6,236,000
Total Cost, Land	7,278,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	42,824,000
Total	50,102,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(1,226,000)
Net Cost Basis	48,876,000
Date of Acquisition	2011-2013
Winston Salem [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of Single-Family Homes	352
Initial Cost to Company, Land	10,496,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	42,533,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition, Buildings and Improvements	3,624,000
Total Cost, Land	10,496,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	46,157,000
Total	56,653,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(633,000)
Net Cost Basis	56,020,000
Date of Acquisition	2013
Corporate Overhead [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Initial Cost to Company, Land	109,000
Initial Cost to Company, Buildings and Improvements	10,469,000
Total Cost, Land	109,000
Total Cost, Buildings and Improvements	10,469,000
Total	10,578,000
Accumulated Depreciation	(1,305,000)
Net Cost Basis	$ 9,275,000

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Amount of accumulated depreciation pertaining to real estate investments for entities with a substantial portion of business acquiring and holding investment real estate.

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Amount before accumulated depreciation of buildings and improvements for entities with a substantial portion of business acquiring and holding investment real estate. Excludes real estate not held as an investment or interest.

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