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Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2020
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] |  |
Income from distribution made to us | $ 2.4 | $ 2.4
Distributions, including those in excess of basis | $ 2.2 | $ 1.8

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