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Organization and Operations (Details) | Jun. 10, 2013 shares | Dec. 31, 2016 state single_family_property | Dec. 31, 2015 state single_family_property
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Organization and operations |  |  |
Number of states | state |  | 22 | 22
Operating Partnership | Series D Convertible Units |  |  |
Organization and operations |  |  |
Issuance of units (in shares) | shares | 4,375,000 |  |
Operating Partnership | Series E Convertible Units |  |  |
Organization and operations |  |  |
Issuance of units (in shares) | shares | 4,375,000 |  |
Single family homes |  |  |
Organization and operations |  |  |
Number of properties | single_family_property |  | 48,422 | 38,780
Single-family properties held for sale | Single family homes |  |  |
Organization and operations |  |  |
Number of properties | single_family_property |  | 1,119 | 45

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