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Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Parenthetical) (Detail) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
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SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation Disclosure [Abstract] |
Aggregate cost of properties for federal income tax | $ 2,400.0
Amount outstanding under credit facility | $ 869.1

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