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Real Estate Assets, Net - Single-Family Properties and Land (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) property | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) property | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) property
Land: |  |  |
Financing receivable, before allowance for credit loss, noncurrent |  |  | $ 30,700
Premiums and other receivables |  |  | $ 1,200
Single Family Homes |  |  |
Single-family properties: |  |  |
Properties sold | property | 481 | 1,047 | 1,330
Net proceeds | $ 130,825 | $ 228,495 | $ 248,199
Net gain on sale | 50,543 | 47,187 | 43,507
Land: |  |  |
Net proceeds | 1,247 | 71 | 3,205
Net gain on sale | $ 136 | $ 7 | $ 366

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