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Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures - Narratives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] |  |
Distributions from joint ventures | $ 2.0 | $ 1.7
Distributions from joint ventures, including those in excess of basis | $ 0.8 | $ 1.5

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