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Organization and Operations (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) singleFamilyProperty | Dec. 31, 2022 singleFamilyProperty | Dec. 31, 2022 state | Dec. 31, 2022 property
Organization and operations |  |  |  |  |
Number of states | state |  |  |  | 21 |
Asset-backed securitization certificates | $ | $ 25,666 | $ 25,666 |  |  |
American Homes 4 Rent |  |  |  |  |
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General partner ownership interest | 87.30% | 86.80% |  |  |
Limited Partners |  |  |  |  |
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Limited partnership interest | 12.70% |  |  |  |
Single Family Homes |  |  |  |  |
Organization and operations |  |  |  |  |
Number of properties | singleFamilyProperty |  |  | 58,993 |  |
Single Family Homes | Single-family Properties Identified for Future Sale |  |  |  |  |
Organization and operations |  |  |  |  |
Number of properties |  | 659 | 1,115 |  | 1,115

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