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Organization and Operations (Details) $ in Thousands |  | 9 Months Ended |
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Jun. 10, 2013 shares | Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($) state single_family_property | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) single_family_property
Real Estate Properties [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of states | state |  | 22 |
General partner interest |  | 83.20% |
Limited partner interest |  | 16.80% |
Asset-backed securitization certificates | $ |  | $ 25,666 | $ 25,666
General Partner | Series D Convertible Units |  |  |
Real Estate Properties [Line Items] |  |  |
Units issued to AH LLC (in shares) | shares | 4,375,000 |  |
General Partner | Series E Convertible Units |  |  |
Real Estate Properties [Line Items] |  |  |
Units issued to AH LLC (in shares) | shares | 4,375,000 |  |
Single Family Homes |  |  |
Real Estate Properties [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of properties | single_family_property |  | 50,015 | 48,422
Single Family Homes | Properties Held for Sale |  |  |
Real Estate Properties [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of properties | single_family_property |  | 469 | 1,119

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