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Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Narrative (Details) | Jun. 30, 2019
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Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |
Number of VIEs that are consolidated | 6
In-service Properties [Member] |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |
Number of VIEs that are consolidated | 5

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