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Organization and Basis of Presentation (Details) | Oct. 15, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2019
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Subsequent Event |  |
Other Ownership Interests |  |
Stock split ratio | 2 |
Operating Partnership |  |
Other Ownership Interests |  |
Ownership interest (percent) |  | 94.60%

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