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Notes Receivable, Net - Narratives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable |  |
Contract receivables | $ 36,600 | $ 30,900
Notes receivable, net | $ 45,356 | 39,955
Contract Receivable |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable |  |
Loans receivable, amortization term (in years) | 4 years 6 months |
Contract Receivable | Weighted Average |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable |  |
Contracts receivable, average stated interest rate per annum (in percentage) | 15.80% |
Chattel Loans |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable |  |
Loans receivable, amortization term (in years) | 12 years |
Notes receivable, net | $ 8,800 | $ 9,000
Loans receivable, average stated interest rate per annum (in percentage) | 7.60% |

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