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Investment in Real Estate - 2023 (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) a site property parcel
Red Oak Shores Campground |
Real Estate Properties |
Number of acquired sites | site | 223
Purchase price | $ 9.5
Land |
Real Estate Properties |
Purchase price | $ 0.5
Number of properties acquired | parcel | 2
Number of property | property | 2
Area of land acquired | a | 2

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