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Organization and Operations (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) state single_family_property | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) state single_family_property
Organization and operations |  |
Number of states | state | 22 | 22
General partner ownership interest | 83.80% |
Limited partnership interest | 16.20% |
Asset-backed securitization certificates | $ | $ 25,666 | $ 25,666
Single family homes |  |
Organization and operations |  |
Number of properties | 51,239 | 48,422
Single family homes | Single-family properties held for sale, net |  |
Organization and operations |  |
Number of properties | 310 | 1,119

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