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Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	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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