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Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($) joint_venture_site | Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2020 site
Schedule of Equity Method Investments |  |  |  |
Number of sites | 2 |  |  | 5,942
Economic interest |  |  | 65.00% |
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments | $ 207 | $ 1,533 |  |
Income from distribution made to us | 200 | $ 700 |  |
Distributions, including those in excess of basis | $ 100 |  |  |
Crosswinds |  |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments |  |  |  |
Economic interest |  |  | 49.00% |
Voyager | Recreational Vehicle Resort |  |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments |  |  |  |
Economic interest |  |  | 50.00% |
Voyager | Servicing Assets |  |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments |  |  |  |
Economic interest |  |  | 33.00% |

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