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Noncontrolling Interests noncontrolling interests—property partnerships table (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |  |
Beginning Balance | $ 1,574,400 |  |
Capital contributions | 11,951 | $ 2,705 |
Dissolution |  | (4,082) |
Net income (loss) | (2,068) | 149,855 | $ 30,561
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (5,256) | (2,982) | 256
Ending Balance | 1,530,647 | 1,574,400 |
Property Partnerships Member |  |  |
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |  |
Beginning Balance | 1,574,400 | 1,602,467 | 726,132
Capital contributions | 10,756 | 3,758 | 887,975
Dissolution |  | (4,082) |
Net income (loss) | (2,068) | 144,734 | 19,478
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (877) | (2,428) |
Distributions | (51,564) | (170,049) | (31,118)
Ending Balance | $ 1,530,647 | $ 1,574,400 | $ 1,602,467

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