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Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] |  |
Income from distribution made to us | $ 0.7 | $ 0.2
Distributions, including those in excess of basis | $ 0.7 | $ 0.1

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