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Single-Family Properties - Components of Single-Family Properties (Details) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($) single_family_property | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) single_family_property
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Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease |  |
Net book value | $ 7,802,499 | $ 7,547,856
Single Family Homes |  |
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease |  |
Number of properties | single_family_property | 50,015 | 48,422
Net book value | $ 7,802,499 | $ 7,547,856
Single Family Homes | Single-family properties being renovated |  |
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease |  |
Number of properties | single_family_property | 858 | 312
Net book value | $ 179,208 | $ 57,200
Single Family Homes | Single-family properties being prepared for re-lease |  |
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease |  |
Number of properties | single_family_property | 392 | 91
Net book value | $ 49,341 | $ 14,453
Single Family Homes | Single-family properties held for sale, net |  |
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease |  |
Number of properties | single_family_property | 469 | 1,119
Net book value | $ 50,370 | $ 87,430
Single Family Homes | Leased single-family properties |  |
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease |  |
Number of properties | single_family_property | 46,026 | 44,798
Net book value | $ 7,130,878 | $ 7,040,000
Single Family Homes | Vacant single-family properties available for lease |  |
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease |  |
Number of properties | single_family_property | 2,270 | 2,102
Net book value | $ 392,702 | $ 348,773

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