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Related Party Transactions - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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American Homes 4 Rent, L.P. |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Amounts due from affiliates | $ 25,666 | $ 25,666
Class A common shares |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Common stock outstanding (in shares) | 347,696,494 | 337,362,716
Class B common shares |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Common stock outstanding (in shares) | 635,075 | 635,075
Affiliated Entity |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Percent of shares held | 24.10% | 24.80%
Affiliated Entity | American Homes 4 Rent, L.P. |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Amounts due from affiliates | $ 25,700 | $ 25,700
Affiliated Entity | Class A common shares |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Percent of shares held | 13.00% | 13.50%
Common stock outstanding (in shares) | 50,622,165 | 50,622,165
Affiliated Entity | Class B common shares |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Common stock outstanding (in shares) | 635,075 | 635,075

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