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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity (Parenthetical) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Common Stock | Class A common shares/units |
Net offering costs | $ 10,759
Preferred shares |
Net offering costs | $ 9,355

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