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Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Details 2) (USD $) In Billions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013
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Schedule III: Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation |
Amount that the tax basis of the Company's net real estate is less than the reported amounts | $ 1.6

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- Definition The amount by which the tax basis of the entity's net real estate is less than the reported amounts as of year-end. + References No definition available. + Details
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